MDC 09 Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast is broken down into subgroups, listed here from most to least resource intensive. If a patient received qualifying treatment in listed in more than one subgroup, the first one listed will determine the DRG assigned to the patient.

To determine if a patient qualifies for a subgroup, click on the subgroup name and check the requirements listed. Typically, each subgroup requires one of a serious of ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes or PCS codes to have been assigned to the patient.

To qualify for any subsection in this MDC, the patient's primary diagnostic code must be included in this list.

Patients who qualify for Skin Debridement will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Mastectomy for Malignancy will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Skin Ulcers will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Major Skin Disorders will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Malignant Breast Disorders will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Non-Malignant Breast Disorders will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Cellulitis will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

Patients who qualify for Minor Skin Disorders will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below. View detailed requirements for qualifying for the DRGs in this subsection.

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