The HRG4+ 2022/23 Consultation Grouper has been released with a minimal documentation suite, for expediency. A full documentation suite will be available with the HRG4+ 2022/23 Local Payment Grouper.
Summary of Changes - this document summarises the updates to both the product and underlying design from the last Local Payment Grouper product release. Users are advised to read before using the latest Grouper.
Casemix Companion - not available for this release
Grouper User Manual - this document provides full instructions on how to prepare and group data using the updated HRG4+ Grouper software application, as well as illustrating how the revised product can be used to support users.
Chapter Summaries - not available for this release
Code to Group - this workbook provides details of constituent elements that contribute to HRG grouping. It contains reference data, such as the ICD-10 and OPCS-4 codes used in the design, procedure, and diagnosis hierarchies relevant to a specific design, and the Complication and Comorbidities lists for HRG subchapters. It also includes information on Programme Budgeting Category (PBC) mapping and comprehensive list of HRG codes.
Test data and expected results - these files provide sample data to test the Grouper installation (running the sample data should result in 90% grouped, 10% ungrouped). The file format of the sample data is representative of that in the default RDFs, provided within the Grouper application. These files can easily be used as example patient data, or as a template to understand the required input to the Grouper to enable successful grouping.