Table 1 AR-DRG definitions included in cost estimations

O60C

Vaginal delivery (minimal complications, singleton) - including women who had no intervention, or received any of the following: induction or augmentation of labour, epidural analgesia, narcotic pain relief, and/or minor perineal trauma.

$4515

O60B

Vaginal delivery (intermittent complications) - including women who had any of the following: multiple birth, instrumental vaginal birth with vacuum or forceps (not in operating theatre), post-partum haemorrhage (PPH), third or fourth degree perineal tear, episiotomy, or other ‘non-severe’ complications.

$6108

O01C

Uncomplicated Caesarean section, with or without labour.

$9853

P68D

Admission of neonate >= 37 weeks gestation, with minimal complications requiring observation for around 48 hours

$4016

P68C

Admission of neonate >= 37 weeks gestation, with intermediate complications requiring observation for 2-3 days

$5562