C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Profile
2012 Fiscal Year Activity Summary
| Discharges* (excluding Newborns) | 7,293 |
| Total Beds | 198 |
| APR-DRG Case Mix | 2.26 |
| Average Length of Stay (in days) | 7.96 |
| ED Visits (0-17 yrs) | 21,342 |
| Inpatient Surgical Cases | 4,923 |
| Outpatient Surgical Cases | 6,426 |
*Discharges are understated because they do not include observation cases. Actual inpatient encounters in 2012 were 8,914.
What is APR-DRG Case Mix Index
The APR-DRG stands for "all patient refined diagnostic related group." The APR-DRG is a measurement created for the purpose of administrative comparison of how sick patients are. Factors like the type of illness the patient has and other complicating factors get put into a methodology that equates to a number. Hospitals with an "average" level of complication to the patients they see have an APR-DRG of 1.0 Having a high APR-DRG means that we see patients that are significantly sicker and more complicated to treat. To meet these patients needs, we have to provide a higher level of resources both in technology and staff.