Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System

MDC05 is the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group major diagnostic category for diseases and disorders of the circulatory system. It groups together DRGs that involve cardiac and vascular conditions such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease, guiding hospital reimbursement under the FY2024 Medicare payment system.