### Question
Can you define what base operating DRG payment amount means?


### Answer
**Base operating DRG payment amount** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*:

> the payment amount under such section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

