The Diagnosis-Related Groups System is a prospective payment system used by Medicare to reimburse physicians for medical care.

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The Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) System is a prospective payment system used by Medicare to reimburse hospitals for inpatient stays, not directly to physicians for medical care. Physicians are typically reimbursed through other mechanisms, such as the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

The Diagnosis-Related Groups System Is a Prospective Payment System Used