Dch Regional Medical Center Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Dch Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, AL in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Dch Regional Medical Center profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
3,484
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 92 published DRGs
1.68
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
19%
Surgical stays
73%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
2,987
Medicare outpatient services
In 34 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Circulatory system867 discharges in 24 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 303 | $29,461 | $9,539 | $10,223 | 1.28 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 53 | $21,775 | $5,174 | $7,556 | 0.74 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 49 | $27,286 | $8,053 | $9,468 | 1.08 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 45 | $58,231 | $12,237 | $20,206 | 1.82 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 43 | $35,310 | $8,926 | $12,253 | 1.20 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 31 | $38,207 | $15,330 | $13,258 | 2.16 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 31 | $28,028 | $6,397 | $9,726 | 0.86 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 29 | $81,000 | $19,478 | $28,107 | 2.87 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mccMS-DRG 310, medical | 28 | $12,922 | $4,129 | $4,484 | 0.55 |
| Other cardiothoracic procedures without MCCMS-DRG 229, surgical | 23 | $76,119 | $19,709 | $26,413 | 3.18 |
| Other vascular procedures with CCMS-DRG 253, surgical | 21 | $43,741 | $14,887 | $15,178 | 2.55 |
| Other circulatory system o.r. proceduresMS-DRG 264, surgical | 20 | $102,799 | $23,897 | $35,671 | 3.27 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 19 | $72,996 | $22,109 | $25,330 | 3.24 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 19 | $28,303 | $11,552 | $9,821 | 1.59 |
| Chest painMS-DRG 313, medical | 19 | $15,329 | $5,652 | $5,319 | 0.72 |
| Other vascular procedures with MCCMS-DRG 252, surgical | 18 | $55,268 | $21,931 | $19,178 | 3.35 |
| Hypertension without MCCMS-DRG 305, medical | 18 | $16,788 | $5,399 | $5,826 | 0.75 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 18 | $32,457 | $14,616 | $11,262 | 2.09 |
| Other cardiothoracic procedures with MCCMS-DRG 228, surgical | 17 | $89,470 | $35,614 | $31,046 | 5.04 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 315, medical | 17 | $22,137 | $6,582 | $7,681 | 0.97 |
| Atherosclerosis without MCCMS-DRG 303, medical | 13 | $13,894 | $4,913 | $4,821 | 0.66 |
| Other major cardiovascular procedures with MCCMS-DRG 270, surgical | 11 | $100,112 | $30,473 | $34,739 | 5.06 |
| Other major cardiovascular procedures with CCMS-DRG 271, surgical | 11 | $62,077 | $13,103 | $21,541 | 3.46 |
| Heart failure and shock with CCMS-DRG 292, medical | 11 | $14,779 | $6,446 | $5,128 | 0.86 |
Respiratory system545 discharges in 11 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 128 | $39,011 | $9,534 | $13,537 | 1.33 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 116 | $44,126 | $11,510 | $15,312 | 1.70 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 84 | $30,939 | $8,009 | $10,736 | 1.10 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 68 | $31,759 | $8,774 | $11,020 | 1.23 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 42 | $23,875 | $6,161 | $8,285 | 0.82 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 22 | $33,553 | $9,563 | $11,643 | 1.40 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 22 | $100,063 | $20,128 | $34,722 | 2.70 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with CCMS-DRG 191, medical | 20 | $24,743 | $6,581 | $8,586 | 0.85 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hoursMS-DRG 207, medical | 16 | $181,504 | $51,494 | $62,982 | 6.91 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with CCMS-DRG 178, medical | 15 | $20,920 | $7,140 | $7,259 | 0.99 |
| Bronchitis and asthma with cc/mccMS-DRG 202, medical | 12 | $17,621 | $6,806 | $6,114 | 0.96 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases481 discharges in 5 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 303 | $53,208 | $13,725 | $18,463 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 73 | $24,202 | $7,555 | $8,398 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 66 | $133,971 | $35,334 | $46,488 | 5.00 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis with MV >96 hoursMS-DRG 870, medical | 20 | $175,866 | $47,371 | $61,025 | 6.96 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 854, surgical | 19 | $46,911 | $12,847 | $16,278 | 2.04 |
Kidney and urinary tract433 discharges in 12 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 87 | $18,984 | $5,990 | $6,588 | 0.81 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 73 | $29,686 | $8,245 | $10,301 | 1.17 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 59 | $24,718 | $6,410 | $8,577 | 0.90 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 51 | $45,128 | $11,888 | $15,659 | 1.50 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 40 | $36,652 | $11,577 | $12,718 | 1.65 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 34 | $21,463 | $7,760 | $7,448 | 1.02 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract procedures with MCCMS-DRG 673, surgical | 19 | $49,291 | $25,440 | $17,104 | 3.70 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with MCCMS-DRG 659, surgical | 17 | $52,014 | $17,192 | $18,049 | 2.59 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with CCMS-DRG 660, surgical | 14 | $39,868 | $9,784 | $13,834 | 1.35 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract procedures with CCMS-DRG 674, surgical | 14 | $38,543 | $16,391 | $13,374 | 2.38 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mccMS-DRG 661, surgical | 13 | $25,223 | $6,778 | $8,752 | 1.05 |
| Renal failure without cc/mccMS-DRG 684, medical | 12 | $14,487 | $5,177 | $5,027 | 0.61 |
Digestive system309 discharges in 9 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 82 | $21,356 | $5,989 | $7,411 | 0.79 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 56 | $24,082 | $6,743 | $8,356 | 0.98 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 32 | $64,231 | $14,752 | $22,288 | 1.79 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 30 | $75,250 | $15,223 | $26,112 | 2.37 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 28 | $166,556 | $33,329 | $57,795 | 4.52 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 393, medical | 23 | $34,368 | $9,770 | $11,926 | 1.62 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 20 | $23,895 | $6,326 | $8,292 | 0.94 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 19 | $19,191 | $5,641 | $6,659 | 0.80 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 19 | $27,995 | $9,750 | $9,714 | 1.28 |
Nervous system255 discharges in 9 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 86 | $27,401 | $6,620 | $9,508 | 1.02 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 60 | $52,112 | $14,873 | $18,083 | 2.00 |
| Seizures with MCCMS-DRG 100, medical | 24 | $58,784 | $15,264 | $20,398 | 1.98 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 21 | $20,332 | $6,220 | $7,055 | 0.91 |
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticMS-DRG 069, medical | 16 | $23,578 | $5,930 | $8,182 | 0.80 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 070, medical | 13 | $44,087 | $12,027 | $15,298 | 1.79 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction without cc/mccMS-DRG 066, medical | 12 | $20,082 | $5,315 | $6,968 | 0.69 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 071, medical | 12 | $25,566 | $8,286 | $8,872 | 1.06 |
| Traumatic stupor and coma >1 hour with MCCMS-DRG 082, medical | 11 | $47,205 | $16,586 | $16,380 | 2.28 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue176 discharges in 7 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 53 | $43,269 | $14,007 | $15,014 | 2.07 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 26 | $47,385 | $15,135 | $16,443 | 2.11 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 26 | $25,971 | $6,387 | $9,012 | 0.97 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 25 | $66,175 | $20,969 | $22,963 | 2.95 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mccMS-DRG 482, surgical | 24 | $36,500 | $10,620 | $12,665 | 1.59 |
| Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with CCMS-DRG 493, surgical | 11 | $63,049 | $13,690 | $21,878 | 2.40 |
| Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCCMS-DRG 563, medical | 11 | $35,117 | $5,479 | $12,186 | 0.90 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic154 discharges in 4 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 52 | $20,060 | $5,896 | $6,961 | 0.78 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 46 | $29,859 | $9,732 | $10,361 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 31 | $17,511 | $6,249 | $6,076 | 0.90 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 25 | $33,920 | $10,305 | $11,770 | 1.45 |
Blood and immune system102 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 69 | $21,063 | $6,918 | $7,309 | 0.90 |
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 33 | $53,162 | $10,058 | $18,447 | 1.40 |
Other53 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with MCCMS-DRG 981, surgical | 42 | $76,958 | $29,813 | $26,704 | 4.74 |
| Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with CCMS-DRG 982, surgical | 11 | $61,456 | $17,307 | $21,325 | 2.49 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas43 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with MCCMS-DRG 417, surgical | 17 | $70,728 | $17,947 | $24,542 | 2.32 |
| Laparoscopic cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with CCMS-DRG 418, surgical | 13 | $56,070 | $11,914 | $19,456 | 1.63 |
| Disorders of the biliary tract with CCMS-DRG 445, medical | 13 | $31,499 | $7,208 | $10,930 | 1.09 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast30 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 30 | $20,479 | $5,648 | $7,106 | 0.88 |
Injuries, poisonings and toxic effects of drugs25 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complications of treatment with MCCMS-DRG 919, medical | 13 | $39,418 | $11,448 | $13,678 | 1.82 |
| Other o.r. procedures for injuries with MCCMS-DRG 907, surgical | 12 | $92,663 | $24,223 | $32,154 | 3.72 |
Alcohol and drug use11 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without MCCMS-DRG 897, medical | 11 | $28,327 | $5,267 | $9,829 | 0.86 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
Outpatient services
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 407 | 382 | $11,350 | $1,913 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 391 | 221 | $5,130 | $1,153 | $1,220 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 240 | 233 | $53,953 | $10,094 | $10,772 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 233 | 216 | $7,410 | $1,395 | $1,407 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 218 | 216 | $8,605 | $2,057 | $2,208 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 155 | 150 | $25,130 | $5,079 | $5,339 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 129 | 105 | $31,941 | $8,176 | $8,874 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 111 | 93 | $10,207 | $2,249 | $2,405 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 105 | 104 | $30,925 | $3,922 | $4,358 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 92 | 90 | $15,202 | $3,593 | $3,918 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 87 | 79 | $9,645 | $1,437 | $1,516 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 82 | 66 | $12,763 | $2,526 | $2,629 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 58 | 46 | $16,070 | $3,850 | $3,946 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 57 | 57 | $12,516 | $1,991 | $2,141 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 54 | 48 | $7,336 | $1,297 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 45 | 43 | $71,503 | $19,501 | $21,117 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 45 | 45 | $37,297 | $7,246 | $8,164 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 40 | 37 | $8,067 | $1,143 | $1,196 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 40 | 40 | $61,378 | $14,925 | $15,763 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 39 | 36 | $5,330 | $1,103 | $1,204 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 34 | 33 | $16,421 | $4,025 | $4,338 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 34 | 32 | $52,491 | $13,885 | $14,606 |
| Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5462 | 34 | 33 | $20,797 | $4,951 | $4,524 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 33 | 32 | $13,209 | $2,682 | $2,930 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 33 | 32 | $13,827 | $2,285 | $2,373 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 29 | 29 | $27,548 | $8,082 | $8,569 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 27 | 26 | $27,973 | $4,556 | $4,982 |
| Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5222 | 27 | 27 | $22,642 | $6,159 | $6,514 |
| Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5224 | 26 | 26 | $59,156 | $16,072 | $17,052 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 25 | 25 | $25,882 | $2,495 | $2,636 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 16 | 15 | $8,840 | $1,231 | $1,264 |
| Level 2 ICD and Similar ProceduresAPC 5232 | 15 | 15 | $93,279 | $28,237 | $29,375 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5414 | 15 | 15 | $12,620 | $2,025 | $2,389 |
| Level 5 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5415 | 11 | 11 | $13,721 | $3,279 | $3,792 |
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.