MS-DRG 981 — EXTENSIVE O.R. PROCEDURES UNRELATED TO PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS WITH MCC

FY2026 payment factors

Relative weight

4.6918

Geometric mean LOS

8.40

Arithmetic mean LOS

11.80

Post-acute transfer

Yes

This DRG is subject to the post-acute care transfer policy: a discharge to a qualifying setting below the mean length of stay is paid per diem rather than in full.