Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, Columbus, GA in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
1,104
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 36 published DRGs
1.76
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
15%
Surgical stays
73%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
732
Medicare outpatient services
In 16 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Infectious and parasitic diseases369 discharges in 3 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 | 278 | $58,666 | $9,950 | $10,091 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 73 | $32,338 | $4,689 | $5,562 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 18 | $101,509 | $23,775 | $17,460 | 5.00 |
Kidney and urinary tract174 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 47 | $25,736 | $4,326 | $4,427 | 0.90 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 31 | $49,408 | $8,789 | $8,498 | 1.65 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 28 | $28,143 | $5,599 | $4,841 | 1.17 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 28 | $22,781 | $3,719 | $3,918 | 0.81 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 26 | $28,254 | $6,949 | $4,860 | 1.50 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 14 | $28,312 | $4,765 | $4,870 | 1.02 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue137 discharges in 7 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion without cc/mccMS-DRG 455, surgical | 48 | $209,636 | $27,063 | $36,057 | 4.61 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 21 | $87,711 | $9,831 | $15,086 | 2.11 |
| Combined anterior and posterior spinal fusion with CCMS-DRG 454, surgical | 17 | $292,751 | $37,207 | $50,353 | 6.12 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with CCMS-DRG 481, surgical | 15 | $74,914 | $10,912 | $12,885 | 2.07 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 13 | $19,797 | $4,239 | $3,405 | 0.97 |
| Revision of hip or knee replacement with CCMS-DRG 467, surgical | 12 | $87,345 | $18,208 | $15,023 | 3.49 |
| Spinal fusion except cervical without MCCMS-DRG 460, surgical | 11 | $155,580 | $16,076 | $26,760 | 3.66 |
Respiratory system131 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 | 33 | $34,071 | $6,704 | $5,860 | 1.33 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with MCCMS-DRG 190, medical | 30 | $34,074 | $5,150 | $5,861 | 1.10 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 23 | $41,225 | $8,001 | $7,091 | 1.70 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 20 | $43,566 | $6,797 | $7,493 | 1.23 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 13 | $50,516 | $6,779 | $8,689 | 1.40 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 12 | $23,547 | $3,401 | $4,050 | 0.82 |
Digestive system104 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 26 | $21,594 | $3,559 | $3,714 | 0.80 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 22 | $35,135 | $4,495 | $6,043 | 0.98 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders without MCCMS-DRG 392, medical | 18 | $24,611 | $3,626 | $4,233 | 0.79 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 16 | $48,723 | $8,892 | $8,380 | 1.79 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 11 | $84,506 | $13,436 | $14,535 | 2.37 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures without cc/mccMS-DRG 331, surgical | 11 | $63,732 | $8,875 | $10,962 | 1.67 |
Circulatory system97 discharges in 3 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 57 | $36,983 | $6,551 | $6,361 | 1.28 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 27 | $35,952 | $7,192 | $6,184 | 1.59 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 13 | $21,292 | $3,143 | $3,662 | 0.74 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic52 discharges in 2 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 | 28 | $34,961 | $6,690 | $6,013 | 1.32 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 24 | $25,399 | $3,765 | $4,369 | 0.78 |
Nervous system29 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticMS-DRG 069, medical | 17 | $30,222 | $3,174 | $5,198 | 0.80 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with CC or tpa in 24 hoursMS-DRG 065, medical | 12 | $30,478 | $4,557 | $5,242 | 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 without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 11 | $29,567 | $3,830 | $5,086 | 0.88 |
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 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 123 | 107 | $27,262 | $2,254 | $2,629 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 109 | 103 | $31,979 | $3,401 | $3,918 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 96 | 95 | $16,049 | $1,782 | $2,090 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 92 | 91 | $89,552 | $9,285 | $10,772 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 65 | 62 | $25,978 | $1,350 | $1,516 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 40 | 40 | $27,773 | $2,150 | $2,636 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 33 | 33 | $41,898 | $4,817 | $5,339 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 33 | 32 | $35,531 | $3,588 | $4,358 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 31 | 31 | $14,398 | $1,290 | $1,445 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 18 | 18 | $40,779 | $4,160 | $4,982 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 18 | 18 | $154,000 | $12,523 | $15,763 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 17 | 17 | $22,538 | $1,894 | $2,405 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 15 | 15 | $12,872 | $926 | $1,196 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 15 | 13 | $25,719 | $1,889 | $2,373 |
| Level 3 Lower GI ProceduresAPC 5313 | 14 | 14 | $24,808 | $1,910 | $2,176 |
| Level 8 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5378 | 13 | 13 | $127,413 | $15,375 | $17,428 |
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.