MS-DRG 279
ULTRASOUND ACCELERATED AND
Relative Weight
3.6064
Geometric Mean LOS
3.5 Days
Arithmetic Mean LOS
5.0 Days
National Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| Discharges | Avg Submitted Covered Charge | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | $150,580.15 | $33,106.95 | $30,690.86 |
State Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| State | Discharges | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | 33 | $44,626.89 | $40,561.98 |
| OK | 15 | $20,769.13 | $19,572.33 |
| OR | 11 | $32,570.36 | $31,230.09 |
| PA | 12 | $22,941.50 | $21,527.92 |
Historical DRG Logic
| Effective Date | Weight | GMLOS | Post Acute Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 3.6064 | 3.5 | No |
| 2024-10-01 | 3.2044 | 3.1 | No |
| 2023-10-01 | 3.2006 | 3.1 | No |
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