MS-DRG v44.0 · MDC 05: Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System
263 — Vein Ligation and Stripping
- Relative weight
- 3.2416
- Geometric mean LOS
- 4.9 days
- Arithmetic mean LOS
- 6.9 days
- Type
- Surgical
About MS-DRG 263
MS-DRG 263, Vein Ligation and Stripping, is a surgical DRG in MDC 05 (Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System) under MS-DRG version 44.0, which applies to inpatient discharges from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Its FY2027 relative weight is 3.2416, so Medicare's base payment for this DRG is about 3.24 times the average inpatient case, before hospital-specific adjustments. The geometric mean length of stay is 4.9 days and the arithmetic mean is 6.9 days.
ICD-10-CM codes that group to DRG 263 (0)
This DRG is assigned by procedure, not by a diagnosis list.
Common questions about DRG 263
What is the relative weight of DRG 263?
- 3.2416 for FY2027 (MS-DRG v44.0), from the IPPS final rule Table 5.
What is the average length of stay for DRG 263?
- The geometric mean length of stay is 4.9 days; the arithmetic mean is 6.9 days.
Is DRG 263 medical or surgical?
- DRG 263 is a surgical DRG.