Table 1

Inclusions in each AR-DRG codes

AR-DRG codeCategorisation and intervention included in AR-DRG code
O60CNormal vaginal birth±induction, augmentation, epidural
O60BInstrumental vaginal birth±PPH, perineal trauma, episiotomy
O60AVaginal birth+severe/catastrophic outcome (eg, DVT/PE, embolism, HELLP syndrome)
O01CCS±labour
O01BCS+PPH (>650 mL blood loss)
O01ACS+severe/catastrophic outcome (eg, DVT/PE, amniotic embolism, HELLP syndrome)
  • CS, caesarean section; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; HELLP, haemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelet count; PE, pulmonary embolism; PPH, postpartum haemorrhage.