MS-DRGMedical
159
DENTAL AND ORAL DISEASES WITHOUT CC/MCC
MS-DRG 159 groups Medicare inpatient hospital stays for: DENTAL AND ORAL DISEASES WITHOUT CC/MCC. This is a medical MS-DRG. It falls under MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat).
Payment & Classification Data
Official CMS values from the current fiscal year's IPPS Final Rule.
| Major Diagnostic Category | MDC 03 — Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat |
| DRG Type | Medical |
| Severity Level | None |
| Relative Weight | 0.7085 |
| Relative Weight (10% Cap Applied) | 0.7085 |
| Geometric Mean Length of Stay | 2.1 days |
| Arithmetic Mean Length of Stay | 2.5 days |
| Post-Acute Transfer DRG | No |
| Special Pay Transfer DRG | No |