Palmdale Regional Medical Center Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Palmdale Regional Medical Center, Palmdale, CA in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Palmdale Regional Medical Center profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
1,030
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 38 published DRGs
1.84
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
7%
Surgical stays
83%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
466
Medicare outpatient services
In 19 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Infectious and parasitic diseases258 discharges in 4 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 | 195 | $208,746 | $18,328 | $19,413 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 25 | $113,430 | $8,995 | $10,549 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 24 | $464,109 | $43,612 | $43,162 | 5.00 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis with MV >96 hoursMS-DRG 870, medical | 14 | $789,405 | $64,914 | $73,415 | 6.96 |
Circulatory system195 discharges in 7 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 72 | $138,312 | $11,837 | $12,863 | 1.28 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 38 | $172,640 | $14,989 | $16,055 | 1.59 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 22 | $174,682 | $20,165 | $16,245 | 2.09 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 20 | $83,229 | $6,369 | $7,740 | 0.74 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 19 | $181,514 | $16,370 | $16,881 | 1.82 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 13 | $117,521 | $11,418 | $10,929 | 1.20 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 11 | $122,054 | $7,863 | $11,351 | 0.91 |
Respiratory system192 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 66 | $129,170 | $11,971 | $12,013 | 1.33 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 53 | $139,563 | $15,674 | $12,979 | 1.70 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 34 | $111,288 | $11,181 | $10,350 | 1.23 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 13 | $163,298 | $13,210 | $15,187 | 1.40 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 13 | $105,817 | $10,376 | $9,841 | 1.10 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 13 | $317,408 | $26,838 | $29,519 | 2.70 |
Kidney and urinary tract115 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 33 | $134,921 | $13,960 | $12,548 | 1.50 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 23 | $207,130 | $15,273 | $19,263 | 1.65 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 18 | $100,557 | $8,313 | $9,352 | 0.90 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 14 | $101,446 | $6,745 | $9,434 | 0.81 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 14 | $104,801 | $9,515 | $9,746 | 1.02 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 13 | $118,151 | $10,061 | $10,988 | 1.17 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic94 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 with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 43 | $124,595 | $12,381 | $11,587 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 21 | $159,822 | $11,594 | $14,863 | 1.45 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 16 | $88,742 | $6,659 | $8,253 | 0.78 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 14 | $102,375 | $8,377 | $9,521 | 0.90 |
Digestive system70 discharges in 4 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 23 | $191,115 | $17,202 | $17,774 | 1.79 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 17 | $140,092 | $8,343 | $13,029 | 0.98 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 16 | $106,847 | $7,100 | $9,937 | 0.79 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 14 | $123,072 | $12,046 | $11,446 | 1.28 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue44 discharges in 3 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 | 15 | $223,514 | $19,265 | $20,787 | 2.07 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 15 | $93,340 | $9,052 | $8,681 | 0.97 |
| Major hip and knee joint replacement or reattachment of lower extremity without MCCMS-DRG 470, surgical | 14 | $239,759 | $17,963 | $22,298 | 1.88 |
Nervous system40 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 23 | $190,055 | $17,561 | $17,675 | 2.00 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 17 | $122,001 | $9,067 | $11,346 | 1.02 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast11 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis with MCCMS-DRG 602, medical | 11 | $114,677 | $13,349 | $10,665 | 1.49 |
Injuries, poisonings and toxic effects of drugs11 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 | 11 | $124,566 | $14,928 | $11,585 | 1.60 |
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 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 63 | 54 | $23,685 | $1,541 | $1,220 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 60 | 58 | $61,549 | $2,558 | $2,090 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 49 | 46 | $36,750 | $3,083 | $2,405 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 29 | 29 | $56,354 | $2,880 | $2,208 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 26 | 21 | $28,184 | $1,866 | $1,445 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 25 | 19 | $63,230 | $1,915 | $1,516 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 24 | 23 | $116,515 | $5,042 | $3,918 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 22 | 21 | $102,581 | $3,171 | $2,373 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 21 | 20 | $105,015 | $3,271 | $2,629 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 19 | 19 | $129,590 | $6,814 | $5,339 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 19 | 18 | $175,734 | $5,652 | $4,358 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 18 | 18 | $202,716 | $13,709 | $10,772 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 18 | 18 | $58,239 | $5,283 | $4,338 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 14 | 14 | $253,254 | $10,378 | $8,164 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 13 | 13 | $116,291 | $3,374 | $2,636 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 12 | 11 | $16,768 | $1,569 | $1,204 |
| Level 6 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5376 | 12 | 12 | $114,517 | $7,443 | $7,291 |
| Level 5 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5415 | 11 | 11 | $114,265 | $4,872 | $3,792 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 11 | $93,739 | $1,891 | $1,407 |
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.