Term: Relative Weights

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Values assigned to each DRG™ that identify its relative weight in terms of resource use compared to a standardized value.

Related terms 

• Case Mix Groups (CMG™)
• Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG™) Weights
• Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (RDRG®)
• Relative Case Weights (RCW)
• Resource Intensity Weights (RIW™)

References 

• Lloyd M, Shanahan M, Brownell M, Roos NP. Hospital Case Mix Costing Project 1991/92: Methodological Appendix. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1995. [Report] [Summary] (View)