MS-DRG 496
LOCAL EXCISION AND REMOVAL
Relative Weight
1.8039
Geometric Mean LOS
2.8 Days
Arithmetic Mean LOS
3.9 Days
National Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| Discharges | Avg Submitted Covered Charge | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | $94,654.31 | $25,939.90 | $20,150.66 |
State Average Medicare Payments (FY 2024)
| State | Discharges | Avg Total Payment | Avg Medicare Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 49 | $26,037.17 | $23,419.17 |
| MN | 18 | $27,342.33 | $16,613.56 |
| NY | 15 | $24,342.93 | $17,150.73 |
Historical DRG Logic
| Effective Date | Weight | GMLOS | Post Acute Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 1.8039 | 2.8 | Yes |
| 2024-10-01 | 1.9730 | 3.2 | Yes |
| 2023-10-01 | 1.9875 | 3.4 | Yes |
| 2022-10-01 | 2.0997 | 3.6 | Yes |
| 2021-10-01 | 1.9864 | 3.4 | Yes |
| 2020-10-01 | 1.9856 | 3.4 | Yes |
| 2019-10-01 | 2.0405 | 3.6 | Yes |
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