MS-DRG v44.0 · MDC PRE: Pre-MDC
018 — Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies
- Relative weight
- 45.1464
- Geometric mean LOS
- 11.4 days
- Arithmetic mean LOS
- 13.3 days
- Type
- Medical
About MS-DRG 018
MS-DRG 018, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies, is a medical DRG in Pre-MDC under MS-DRG version 44.0, which applies to inpatient discharges from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Its FY2027 relative weight is 45.1464, so Medicare's base payment for this DRG is about 45.15 times the average inpatient case, before hospital-specific adjustments. The geometric mean length of stay is 11.4 days and the arithmetic mean is 13.3 days.
ICD-10-CM codes that group to DRG 018 (0)
This DRG is assigned by procedure, not by a diagnosis list.
Common questions about DRG 018
What is the relative weight of DRG 018?
- 45.1464 for FY2027 (MS-DRG v44.0), from the IPPS final rule Table 5.
What is the average length of stay for DRG 018?
- The geometric mean length of stay is 11.4 days; the arithmetic mean is 13.3 days.
Is DRG 018 medical or surgical?
- DRG 018 is a medical DRG.