Which DRG corresponds to intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or TPA in 24 hours?

• A. DRG 65
• B. DRG 66
• C. DRG 67
• D. DRG 68

Answer: (A)

When assigning a DRG for a stroke case, the important factor is the combination of the diagnosis (intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction) with either a complication/comorbidity or a thrombolytic treatment given within 24 hours. The presence of CCR (comorbidity) or the use of tissue plasminogen activator within the first day signals higher resource use, so the case is grouped into the DRG category that reflects intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or TPA in 24 hours. That specific category corresponds to the option listed, making it the best match. Higher DRGs would be chosen only if there were additional major complications or more severe comorbidities beyond this scenario.