Northside Hospital-Cherokee Inc. Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Northside Hospital-Cherokee Inc., Canton, GA in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Inc. profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
3,518
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 102 published DRGs
1.79
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
19%
Surgical stays
73%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
4,192
Medicare outpatient services
In 43 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Circulatory system683 discharges in 21 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 186 | $70,394 | $9,484 | $14,008 | 1.28 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 44 | $51,241 | $6,294 | $10,197 | 0.86 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 41 | $85,105 | $6,927 | $16,936 | 1.08 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization with MCCMS-DRG 286, medical | 37 | $134,672 | $18,219 | $26,800 | 2.16 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 36 | $51,630 | $5,587 | $10,274 | 0.74 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 34 | $75,762 | $10,963 | $15,077 | 1.59 |
| Hypertension without MCCMS-DRG 305, medical | 32 | $51,789 | $5,162 | $10,306 | 0.75 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 31 | $69,223 | $8,502 | $13,775 | 1.20 |
| Chest painMS-DRG 313, medical | 31 | $47,890 | $5,031 | $9,530 | 0.72 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 27 | $141,311 | $11,123 | $28,121 | 1.82 |
| Hypertension with MCCMS-DRG 304, medical | 24 | $169,260 | $7,962 | $33,683 | 1.15 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 23 | $181,689 | $18,732 | $36,156 | 2.87 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 22 | $107,985 | $7,173 | $21,489 | 0.91 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 20 | $92,840 | $14,446 | $18,475 | 2.09 |
| Other vascular procedures with MCCMS-DRG 252, surgical | 18 | $182,122 | $25,126 | $36,242 | 3.35 |
| Peripheral vascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 299, medical | 18 | $69,322 | $9,188 | $13,795 | 1.58 |
| Permanent cardiac pacemaker implant with CCMS-DRG 243, surgical | 12 | $150,048 | $15,819 | $29,860 | 2.28 |
| Peripheral vascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 300, medical | 12 | $67,070 | $8,378 | $13,347 | 1.07 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mccMS-DRG 310, medical | 12 | $40,741 | $3,487 | $8,107 | 0.55 |
| Coronary intravascular lithotripsy with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 324, surgical | 12 | $195,418 | $20,625 | $38,888 | 2.97 |
| Other cardiothoracic procedures with MCCMS-DRG 228, surgical | 11 | $235,975 | $37,565 | $46,959 | 5.04 |
Respiratory system538 discharges in 13 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 132 | $65,015 | $9,346 | $12,938 | 1.33 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 103 | $72,726 | $11,353 | $14,473 | 1.70 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 99 | $62,431 | $8,834 | $12,424 | 1.23 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 48 | $57,911 | $7,640 | $11,524 | 1.10 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 29 | $69,887 | $9,878 | $13,908 | 1.40 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with CCMS-DRG 178, medical | 25 | $68,630 | $7,113 | $13,657 | 0.99 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 18 | $113,139 | $17,922 | $22,515 | 2.70 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 17 | $50,917 | $5,636 | $10,133 | 0.82 |
| Pulmonary embolism without MCCMS-DRG 176, medical | 16 | $42,673 | $6,070 | $8,492 | 0.82 |
| Bronchitis and asthma with cc/mccMS-DRG 202, medical | 16 | $46,478 | $6,703 | $9,249 | 0.96 |
| Respiratory neoplasms with MCCMS-DRG 180, medical | 12 | $134,222 | $14,061 | $26,710 | 1.74 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with CCMS-DRG 191, medical | 12 | $47,515 | $6,229 | $9,455 | 0.85 |
| Pleural effusion with MCCMS-DRG 186, medical | 11 | $107,462 | $10,867 | $21,385 | 1.55 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases535 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 | 374 | $99,919 | $14,117 | $19,884 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 70 | $56,551 | $6,738 | $11,254 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 55 | $201,165 | $33,027 | $40,032 | 5.00 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 854, surgical | 20 | $99,571 | $13,394 | $19,815 | 2.04 |
| Postoperative and post-traumatic infections with MCCMS-DRG 862, medical | 16 | $64,318 | $12,162 | $12,799 | 1.84 |
Digestive system468 discharges in 15 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 65 | $60,219 | $6,770 | $11,984 | 0.98 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 58 | $44,540 | $5,140 | $8,863 | 0.79 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 52 | $104,332 | $15,944 | $20,762 | 2.37 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 47 | $91,594 | $12,607 | $18,227 | 1.79 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 38 | $42,933 | $5,669 | $8,544 | 0.80 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 35 | $190,912 | $30,419 | $37,991 | 4.52 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 34 | $55,675 | $9,394 | $11,079 | 1.28 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 32 | $94,665 | $11,177 | $18,838 | 1.67 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 394, medical | 19 | $61,514 | $6,407 | $12,241 | 0.94 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with MCCMS-DRG 388, medical | 17 | $83,800 | $10,648 | $16,676 | 1.45 |
| Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with CCMS-DRG 372, medical | 16 | $50,354 | $7,625 | $10,020 | 1.04 |
| Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with MCCMS-DRG 371, medical | 15 | $70,934 | $11,937 | $14,116 | 1.75 |
| Other digestive system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 393, medical | 15 | $87,601 | $11,479 | $17,433 | 1.62 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction without cc/mccMS-DRG 390, medical | 13 | $34,421 | $3,911 | $6,850 | 0.56 |
| Digestive malignancy with MCCMS-DRG 374, medical | 12 | $85,795 | $15,845 | $17,073 | 2.10 |
Kidney and urinary tract423 discharges in 8 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 96 | $55,450 | $8,389 | $11,035 | 1.17 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 82 | $49,788 | $6,019 | $9,908 | 0.81 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 77 | $70,197 | $10,539 | $13,969 | 1.50 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 58 | $50,360 | $6,094 | $10,022 | 0.90 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 57 | $81,344 | $11,889 | $16,188 | 1.65 |
| Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with CCMS-DRG 660, surgical | 21 | $81,078 | $9,484 | $16,134 | 1.35 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 21 | $54,174 | $7,890 | $10,781 | 1.02 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract procedures with MCCMS-DRG 673, surgical | 11 | $136,396 | $27,252 | $27,143 | 3.70 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue348 discharges in 15 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 | 51 | $97,143 | $14,004 | $19,331 | 2.07 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 41 | $55,186 | $6,777 | $10,982 | 0.97 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 37 | $111,606 | $14,262 | $22,210 | 2.11 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 36 | $114,460 | $13,552 | $22,778 | 1.88 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mccMS-DRG 455, surgical | 27 | $227,309 | $31,089 | $45,235 | 4.61 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 26 | $119,317 | $20,004 | $23,744 | 2.95 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 454, surgical | 19 | $280,053 | $42,751 | $55,731 | 6.12 |
| Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with CCMS-DRG 516, surgical | 19 | $119,497 | $14,736 | $23,780 | 2.04 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement with CCMS-DRG 467, surgical | 17 | $193,524 | $23,490 | $38,511 | 3.49 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement without cc/mccMS-DRG 468, surgical | 14 | $138,597 | $18,339 | $27,581 | 2.67 |
| Fractures of hip and pelvis without MCCMS-DRG 536, medical | 14 | $39,779 | $5,389 | $7,916 | 0.79 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 12 | $221,453 | $23,679 | $44,069 | 3.66 |
| Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with CCMS-DRG 478, surgical | 12 | $129,561 | $16,005 | $25,783 | 2.38 |
| Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 515, surgical | 12 | $143,896 | $22,050 | $28,635 | 3.16 |
| Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCCMS-DRG 563, medical | 11 | $51,578 | $6,112 | $10,264 | 0.90 |
Nervous system158 discharges in 7 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 | 37 | $60,451 | $7,102 | $12,030 | 1.02 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 32 | $115,069 | $14,107 | $22,899 | 2.00 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with CCMS-DRG 092, medical | 26 | $62,350 | $7,515 | $12,408 | 1.03 |
| Degenerative nervous system disorders without MCCMS-DRG 057, medical | 22 | $64,137 | $8,692 | $12,763 | 1.36 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with MCCMS-DRG 091, medical | 17 | $93,465 | $12,343 | $18,600 | 1.79 |
| Nervous system neoplasms with MCCMS-DRG 054, medical | 13 | $94,232 | $9,336 | $18,752 | 1.47 |
| Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with MCCMS-DRG 025, surgical | 11 | $191,771 | $29,384 | $38,162 | 4.42 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic134 discharges in 5 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 39 | $62,350 | $9,559 | $12,408 | 1.32 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 34 | $37,947 | $5,557 | $7,551 | 0.78 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 27 | $77,134 | $9,978 | $15,350 | 1.45 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 23 | $50,107 | $5,738 | $9,971 | 0.90 |
| Endocrine disorders with CCMS-DRG 644, medical | 11 | $51,798 | $7,584 | $10,308 | 1.06 |
Blood and immune system61 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 22 | $65,004 | $6,488 | $12,936 | 0.90 |
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 20 | $81,337 | $10,076 | $16,186 | 1.40 |
| Coagulation disordersMS-DRG 813, medical | 19 | $129,143 | $15,917 | $25,699 | 1.56 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast60 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 44 | $47,412 | $6,317 | $9,435 | 0.88 |
| Cellulitis with MCCMS-DRG 602, medical | 16 | $54,534 | $10,489 | $10,852 | 1.49 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas39 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 | 15 | $84,750 | $16,359 | $16,865 | 2.32 |
| Disorders of the biliary tract with CCMS-DRG 445, medical | 13 | $63,046 | $6,982 | $12,546 | 1.09 |
| Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with CCMS-DRG 433, medical | 11 | $73,718 | $7,115 | $14,670 | 1.03 |
Factors influencing health status16 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms without MCCMS-DRG 948, medical | 16 | $39,739 | $5,993 | $7,908 | 0.80 |
Mental diseases and disorders15 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Organic disturbances and intellectual disabilityMS-DRG 884, medical | 15 | $54,991 | $11,299 | $10,943 | 1.76 |
Injuries, poisonings and toxic effects of drugs14 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs with MCCMS-DRG 917, medical | 14 | $75,095 | $10,872 | $14,944 | 1.60 |
Female reproductive system13 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine and adnexa procedures for non-malignancy without cc/mccMS-DRG 743, surgical | 13 | $119,000 | $8,104 | $23,681 | 1.16 |
Other13 discharges in 1 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 | 13 | $170,854 | $30,367 | $34,000 | 4.74 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 470 | 444 | $79,134 | $10,498 | $10,772 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 348 | 332 | $13,081 | $1,183 | $1,220 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 289 | 284 | $55,794 | $4,791 | $5,339 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 247 | 246 | $31,427 | $2,167 | $2,208 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 218 | 213 | $27,366 | $1,965 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 185 | 171 | $34,000 | $3,783 | $3,918 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 168 | 166 | $41,479 | $4,264 | $4,358 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 167 | 157 | $37,522 | $2,030 | $2,141 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 165 | 162 | $77,534 | $7,745 | $8,164 |
| Level 1 Intraocular ProceduresAPC 5491 | 158 | 101 | $14,516 | $768 | $1,752 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 150 | 133 | $28,577 | $2,542 | $2,629 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 139 | 135 | $20,153 | $2,320 | $2,405 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 117 | 109 | $16,855 | $1,386 | $1,445 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 114 | 109 | $12,037 | $812 | $1,196 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 106 | 103 | $30,153 | $1,824 | $2,373 |
| Level 6 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5376 | 105 | 105 | $47,422 | $6,912 | $7,291 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 93 | 87 | $19,753 | $1,300 | $1,407 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 78 | 65 | $20,164 | $1,501 | $1,516 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 69 | 65 | $99,266 | $8,444 | $8,874 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 67 | 64 | $101,265 | $15,431 | $15,763 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 58 | 58 | $9,921 | $1,184 | $1,204 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 48 | 48 | $30,006 | $2,500 | $2,636 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 47 | 47 | $86,340 | $8,270 | $8,569 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 46 | 41 | $27,942 | $2,818 | $2,930 |
| Level 5 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5155 | 45 | 45 | $54,614 | $4,858 | $5,183 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 42 | 35 | $43,872 | $4,225 | $4,338 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 38 | 38 | $36,320 | $2,769 | $2,833 |
| Level 5 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5465 | 38 | 38 | $130,844 | $25,215 | $26,719 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 37 | 36 | $14,888 | $1,029 | $1,264 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 37 | 24 | $34,113 | $2,636 | $3,946 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 36 | 36 | $105,530 | $20,352 | $21,117 |
| Level 4 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5464 | 33 | 32 | $73,364 | $18,620 | $18,465 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 31 | 30 | $39,709 | $4,822 | $4,982 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5414 | 31 | 31 | $27,311 | $2,312 | $2,389 |
| Level 3 Lower GI ProceduresAPC 5313 | 29 | 29 | $22,890 | $1,987 | $2,176 |
| Level 5 ENT ProceduresAPC 5165 | 27 | 27 | $55,289 | $4,234 | $4,436 |
| Level 4 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5224 | 23 | 23 | $137,770 | $16,401 | $17,052 |
| Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5222 | 22 | 22 | $53,876 | $6,282 | $6,514 |
| Level 8 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5378 | 17 | 17 | $96,849 | $17,045 | $17,428 |
| Level 2 ICD and Similar ProceduresAPC 5232 | 15 | 15 | $207,538 | $28,620 | $29,375 |
| Level 5 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5415 | 15 | 15 | $36,252 | $3,678 | $3,792 |
| Level 4 ENT ProceduresAPC 5164 | 12 | 12 | $29,604 | $2,136 | $2,217 |
| Level 2 Neurostimulator and Related ProceduresAPC 5462 | 12 | 12 | $40,576 | $5,041 | $4,524 |
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.