MS-DRG v44.0 · MDC 03: Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat
139 — Salivary Gland Procedures
Source: CMS MS-DRG v44.0 and FY2027 IPPS final rule. Page updated September 29, 2026.
- Relative weight
- 1.1547
- Geometric mean LOS
- 2.2 days
- Arithmetic mean LOS
- 3.2 days
- Type
- Surgical
About MS-DRG 139
MS-DRG 139, Salivary Gland Procedures, is a surgical DRG in MDC 03 (Diseases and Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat) under MS-DRG version 44.0, which applies to inpatient discharges from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Its FY2027 relative weight is 1.1547, so Medicare's base payment for this DRG is about 1.15 times the average inpatient case, before hospital-specific adjustments. The geometric mean length of stay is 2.2 days and the arithmetic mean is 3.2 days.
ICD-10-CM codes that group to DRG 139 (0)
This DRG is assigned by procedure, not by a diagnosis list.
Common questions about DRG 139
What is the relative weight of DRG 139?
- 1.1547 for FY2027 (MS-DRG v44.0), from the IPPS final rule Table 5.
What is the average length of stay for DRG 139?
- The geometric mean length of stay is 2.2 days; the arithmetic mean is 3.2 days.
Is DRG 139 medical or surgical?
- DRG 139 is a surgical DRG.