MS-DRG 791MDC 15

PREMATURITY WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS

Relative Weight
4.059
Geometric Mean LOS
13.3 days
Type
MS-DRG

Related MS-DRGs in MDC 15

789NEONATES, DIED OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER ACUTE CARE FACILITY790EXTREME IMMATURITY OR RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEONATE792PREMATURITY WITHOUT MAJOR PROBLEMS793FULL TERM NEONATE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS794NEONATE WITH OTHER SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS795NORMAL NEWBORN

Frequently asked questions

What is MS-DRG 791?

PREMATURITY WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS

What is the relative weight of MS-DRG 791?

MS-DRG 791 has a relative weight of 4.059 for FY2026, which reflects the relative resource intensity of cases grouped into it.

What is the average length of stay for MS-DRG 791?

The geometric mean length of stay for MS-DRG 791 is 13.3 days.

What Major Diagnostic Category (MDC) does MS-DRG 791 belong to?

MS-DRG 791 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.