MS-DRG 574 — Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
MDC 09 · Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast · Surgical DRG · FY2026
| FY2026 relative weight | 3.4714 |
|---|---|
| Geometric mean LOS | 7.6 days |
| Arithmetic mean LOS | 10.6 days |
| Severity tier | with CC |
| Post-acute transfer policy | Yes — per-diem reduction applies to qualifying transfers |
| Special payment provision | No |
Severity family — documentation moves the weight 4.01×
The same base condition splits by coded severity (CC/MCC). Weight deltas here are exactly what one documented comorbidity is worth:
| DRG | Title | FY2026 weight | GMLOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 573 | Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC | 6.5514 | 12.0 |
| 574 | Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC | 3.4714 | 7.6 |
| 575 | Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC | 1.6336 | 4.0 |
Figures come from the official FY2026 IPPS tables and are payment inputs, not adjudicated amounts. DRG Calculator prices full claims — hospital-specific operating, capital, IME, DSH, uncompensated care and outlier math — and verifies results against the official pricer.