MS-DRG 790 — EXTREME IMMATURITY OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEONATE

MS-DRG 790MDC 15

EXTREME IMMATURITY OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEONATE

Relative Weight

5.9435

Geometric Mean LOS

17.9 days

Type

MS-DRG

Related MS-DRGs in MDC 15

789NEONATES, DIED OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER ACUTE CARE FACILITY 791PREMATURITY WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS 792PREMATURITY WITHOUT MAJOR PROBLEMS 793FULL TERM NEONATE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS 794NEONATE WITH OTHER SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS 795NORMAL NEWBORN

Frequently asked questions

What is MS-DRG 790?

EXTREME IMMATURITY OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEONATE

What is the relative weight of MS-DRG 790?

MS-DRG 790 has a relative weight of 5.9435 for FY2026, which reflects the relative resource intensity of cases grouped into it.

What is the average length of stay for MS-DRG 790?

The geometric mean length of stay for MS-DRG 790 is 17.9 days.

What Major Diagnostic Category (MDC) does MS-DRG 790 belong to?

MS-DRG 790 falls under MDC 15: Newborns and Other Neonates with Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period.

MS-DRG data (FY2026) from the CMS Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making billing decisions.