MS-DRG 479
BIOPSIES OF MUSCULOSKELETA
Relative Weight
1.8589
Geometric Mean LOS
3.3 Days
Arithmetic Mean LOS
4.1 Days
National Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| Discharges | Avg Submitted Covered Charge | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | $103,053.92 | $17,210.54 | $12,151.00 |
State Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| State | Discharges | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 13 | $17,210.54 | $12,151.00 |
Historical DRG Logic
| Effective Date | Weight | GMLOS | Post Acute Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 1.8589 | 3.3 | Yes |
| 2024-10-01 | 1.7758 | 3.3 | Yes |
| 2023-10-01 | 1.8640 | 3.3 | Yes |
| 2022-10-01 | 1.7684 | 3.2 | Yes |
| 2021-10-01 | 1.8095 | 3.3 | Yes |
| 2020-10-01 | 1.8093 | 3.3 | Yes |
| 2019-10-01 | 1.7822 | 3.4 | Yes |
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