MS-DRGs in MDC 02
Weights in this category range from 0.7400 (DRG 122) to 2.1280 (DRG 113); the change column compares FY2027 with FY2026.
| DRG | Title | Type | Weight | GMLOS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | Orbital Procedures with CC/MCC | Surgical | 2.1280 | 4.1 | -9.5% |
| 114 | Orbital Procedures without CC/MCC | Surgical | 1.2650 | 2.0 | -6.5% |
| 115 | Extraocular Procedures Except Orbit | Surgical | 1.4790 | 3.7 | -3.7% |
| 116 | Intraocular Procedures with CC/MCC | Surgical | 1.6270 | 4.0 | -10.0% |
| 117 | Intraocular Procedures without CC/MCC | Surgical | 1.0620 | 1.9 | -2.1% |
| 121 | Acute Major Eye Infections with CC/MCC | Medical | 1.2250 | 4.1 | +5.3% |
| 122 | Acute Major Eye Infections without CC/MCC | Medical | 0.7400 | 2.9 | -5.9% |
| 123 | Neurological Eye Disorders | Medical | 0.8220 | 2.0 | +2.9% |
| 124 | Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent | Medical | 1.2470 | 3.1 | -5.7% |
| 125 | Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC | Medical | 0.7700 | 2.3 | +0.3% |
How to read this table
The relative weight is the payment multiplier CMS applies to a hospital's wage-adjusted standardized amount; a weight of 2.0 pays roughly twice an average inpatient case before outliers and add-ons. Geometric mean length of stay is the figure used in post-acute transfer calculations, so stays shorter than it in a transfer DRG are paid per diem. The change column compares the FY2027 final weight with FY2026; moves larger than two percent usually come from code reassignments in the final rule's Table 6 series or from updated cost data, and are worth re-checking in contract models and budgets before October 1. Surgical DRGs require a qualifying operating-room procedure; medical DRGs are reached when no such procedure is coded.
Frequently asked questions
How many MS-DRGs are in MDC 02?
10 MS-DRGs are assigned to MDC 02 (Assignment of Diagnosis Codes) in the FY2027 v44 grouper: 5 surgical and 5 medical.
Which MDC 02 DRG has the highest weight?
DRG 113, Orbital Procedures with CC/MCC, carries the highest FY2027 relative weight in this category at 2.1280; the lowest is DRG 122 at 0.7400.
How is a stay assigned to this MDC?
The grouper maps the principal diagnosis to MDC 02, then checks for a qualifying operating-room procedure to choose between the surgical and medical DRG partitions, and finally applies CC/MCC severity splits.
Sources
Every figure on this page is taken from the CMS publications below, as released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Projection built 2026-10-01. Verify against the primary file before billing or contracting decisions.
- IPPS FY2027 Final Rule Table 5 (CMS-1849-F)Version v44 FY2027 · effective 2026-10-01 · file CMS-1849-F Table 5.txtSHA-256 01003dd571c1e2f5…
- IPPS FY2026 Final Rule Table 5 (CMS-1833-F)Version v43 FY2026 · effective 2025-10-01 · file CMS-1833-F Table 5.txtSHA-256 bf8c390d14b3cd3e…
Disclaimer
Operational reference compiled from CMS publications. Relative weights are national factors; actual payment depends on hospital-specific rates and adjustments. Not legal, clinical or billing advice.