DRG 520 - BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC

Enhanced MS-DRG Definitions Manual

MS-DRG v41 (FY 2024) Definitions Manual • DRG 520 - BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC

DRG Information as of MS-DRG v41 (FY 2024)

MDC	MDC 08 Diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
MDC Subsection	Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion
DRG Number	520
DRG Description	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC
Surgical / Medical	Medical

Table 5 for FY 2024

Weights	None
Length of Stay (Geometric Mean)	None
Length of Stay (Arithmetic Mean)	None
Special Pay DRG	No
Post-Acute DRG	No

DRG Assignment Logic (From MDC 08 Diseases and disorders of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Subsection Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion)

This DRG is a member of the subsection Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion. Patients who qualify for Back and neck procedures except spinal fusion will be grouped this DRG or one of the related DRGs according to the logic below.

View the requirements to qualify.

Back & Neck Except Disc Devices	Disc Devices	Neurostimulator Combinations	MCC	CC	DRG	Name	Type
Yes	n/a	n/a	Yes	n/a	518	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH MCC OR DISC DEVICE OR NEUROSTIMULATOR	Medical
No	Yes	n/a	n/a	n/a	518	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH MCC OR DISC DEVICE OR NEUROSTIMULATOR	Medical
No	No	Yes	n/a	n/a	518	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH MCC OR DISC DEVICE OR NEUROSTIMULATOR	Medical
Yes	No	No	No	Yes	519	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITH CC	Medical
Yes	No	No	No	No	520	BACK AND NECK PROCEDURES EXCEPT SPINAL FUSION WITHOUT CC/MCC	Medical

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