South Georgia Medical Center Medicare inpatient and outpatient services
Every DRG and outpatient service group CMS publishes for South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA in 2024, from traditional Medicare claims. Back to the South Georgia Medical Center profile, with quality ratings, finances and negotiated rates.
2,361
Medicare inpatient discharges
In 71 published DRGs
1.70
Case mix index
IPPS FY 2027
13%
Surgical stays
72%
Stays with complications
In DRGs with a CC or MCC
2,211
Medicare outpatient services
In 33 service groups
Inpatient stays by major diagnostic category
Circulatory system553 discharges in 18 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 181 | $26,498 | $8,645 | $7,419 | 1.28 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with MCCMS-DRG 280, medical | 46 | $35,546 | $10,132 | $9,953 | 1.59 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device without MCCMS-DRG 322, surgical | 37 | $79,066 | $10,955 | $22,139 | 1.82 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with CCMS-DRG 309, medical | 32 | $20,579 | $5,096 | $5,762 | 0.74 |
| Syncope and collapseMS-DRG 312, medical | 30 | $19,388 | $5,911 | $5,429 | 0.86 |
| Percutaneous and other intracardiac procedures without MCCMS-DRG 274, surgical | 28 | $62,712 | $21,748 | $17,559 | 3.24 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with CCMS-DRG 281, medical | 27 | $33,178 | $6,187 | $9,290 | 0.91 |
| Endovascular cardiac valve replacement and supplement procedures without MCCMS-DRG 267, surgical | 22 | $150,352 | $31,658 | $42,099 | 4.88 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with MCCMS-DRG 308, medical | 22 | $33,421 | $9,355 | $9,358 | 1.20 |
| Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders without cc/mccMS-DRG 310, medical | 18 | $14,715 | $3,528 | $4,120 | 0.55 |
| Coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 236, surgical | 16 | $132,689 | $26,467 | $37,153 | 4.04 |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive without cc/mccMS-DRG 282, medical | 16 | $45,664 | $4,693 | $12,786 | 0.72 |
| Percutaneous cardiovascular procedures with intraluminal device with MCC or 4+ arteries/MS-DRG 321, surgical | 16 | $105,011 | $19,185 | $29,403 | 2.87 |
| Other vascular procedures with MCCMS-DRG 252, surgical | 14 | $101,004 | $27,103 | $28,281 | 3.35 |
| Circulatory disorders except AMI, with cardiac catheterization without MCCMS-DRG 287, medical | 12 | $68,897 | $8,379 | $19,291 | 1.08 |
| Peripheral vascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 299, medical | 12 | $43,646 | $9,986 | $12,221 | 1.58 |
| Hypertension without MCCMS-DRG 305, medical | 12 | $19,638 | $5,528 | $5,499 | 0.75 |
| Other circulatory system diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 314, medical | 12 | $43,125 | $12,234 | $12,075 | 2.09 |
Respiratory system369 discharges in 8 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with MCCMS-DRG 177, medical | 118 | $38,729 | $10,405 | $10,844 | 1.70 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 87 | $31,375 | $8,835 | $8,785 | 1.33 |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureMS-DRG 189, medical | 55 | $31,157 | $8,427 | $8,724 | 1.23 |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with CCMS-DRG 178, medical | 42 | $22,399 | $6,364 | $6,272 | 0.99 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with CCMS-DRG 194, medical | 25 | $25,486 | $5,401 | $7,136 | 0.82 |
| Pulmonary embolism with MCC or acute cor pulmonaleMS-DRG 175, medical | 16 | $31,652 | $9,078 | $8,863 | 1.40 |
| Respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support <=96 hoursMS-DRG 208, medical | 14 | $93,740 | $20,959 | $26,247 | 2.70 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with CCMS-DRG 191, medical | 12 | $23,246 | $5,513 | $6,509 | 0.85 |
Kidney and urinary tract346 discharges in 6 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without MCCMS-DRG 690, medical | 94 | $18,501 | $5,377 | $5,180 | 0.81 |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with MCCMS-DRG 689, medical | 84 | $22,590 | $7,220 | $6,325 | 1.17 |
| Renal failure with CCMS-DRG 683, medical | 53 | $20,386 | $6,062 | $5,708 | 0.90 |
| Renal failure with MCCMS-DRG 682, medical | 46 | $31,845 | $9,817 | $8,917 | 1.50 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with MCCMS-DRG 698, medical | 46 | $36,525 | $10,838 | $10,227 | 1.65 |
| Other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with CCMS-DRG 699, medical | 23 | $24,619 | $6,924 | $6,893 | 1.02 |
Infectious and parasitic diseases323 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 | 234 | $54,131 | $13,315 | $15,157 | 1.98 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours without MCCMS-DRG 872, medical | 38 | $28,234 | $6,856 | $7,905 | 1.03 |
| Infectious and parasitic diseases with o.r. procedures with MCCMS-DRG 853, surgical | 37 | $136,503 | $33,170 | $38,221 | 5.00 |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis with MV >96 hoursMS-DRG 870, medical | 14 | $192,245 | $49,319 | $53,829 | 6.96 |
Digestive system228 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 | 45 | $25,196 | $5,388 | $7,055 | 0.79 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with CCMS-DRG 378, medical | 44 | $34,845 | $6,329 | $9,757 | 0.98 |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with MCCMS-DRG 377, medical | 33 | $41,327 | $11,439 | $11,572 | 1.79 |
| Esophagitis, gastroenteritis and miscellaneous digestive disorders with MCCMS-DRG 391, medical | 28 | $26,181 | $8,770 | $7,331 | 1.28 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with CCMS-DRG 330, surgical | 17 | $71,891 | $15,867 | $20,130 | 2.37 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with CCMS-DRG 389, medical | 17 | $19,933 | $6,026 | $5,581 | 0.80 |
| Major small and large bowel procedures with MCCMS-DRG 329, surgical | 15 | $93,186 | $27,621 | $26,092 | 4.52 |
| Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with CCMS-DRG 372, medical | 15 | $28,378 | $7,594 | $7,946 | 1.04 |
| Gastrointestinal obstruction with MCCMS-DRG 388, medical | 14 | $57,517 | $12,752 | $16,105 | 1.45 |
Nervous system212 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 | 44 | $33,735 | $6,258 | $9,446 | 1.02 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction with MCCMS-DRG 064, medical | 43 | $42,628 | $12,276 | $11,936 | 2.00 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with CCMS-DRG 071, medical | 27 | $24,742 | $6,657 | $6,928 | 1.06 |
| Other cerebrovascular disorders with MCCMS-DRG 070, medical | 20 | $42,251 | $10,687 | $11,830 | 1.79 |
| Seizures without MCCMS-DRG 101, medical | 19 | $23,347 | $5,613 | $6,537 | 0.91 |
| Transient ischemia without thrombolyticMS-DRG 069, medical | 16 | $25,115 | $5,396 | $7,032 | 0.80 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with CCMS-DRG 092, medical | 16 | $19,773 | $7,005 | $5,536 | 1.03 |
| Other disorders of nervous system with MCCMS-DRG 091, medical | 15 | $54,451 | $12,470 | $15,246 | 1.79 |
| Intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction without cc/mccMS-DRG 066, medical | 12 | $24,786 | $4,164 | $6,940 | 0.69 |
Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic132 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 without MCCMS-DRG 641, medical | 48 | $22,195 | $5,334 | $6,215 | 0.78 |
| Miscellaneous disorders of nutrition, metabolism, fluids and electrolytes with MCCMS-DRG 640, medical | 40 | $21,733 | $8,402 | $6,085 | 1.32 |
| Diabetes with MCCMS-DRG 637, medical | 17 | $35,521 | $8,293 | $9,946 | 1.45 |
| Diabetes with CCMS-DRG 638, medical | 16 | $19,284 | $5,787 | $5,399 | 0.90 |
| Endocrine disorders with MCCMS-DRG 643, medical | 11 | $25,819 | $9,963 | $7,229 | 1.65 |
Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue129 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 | 33 | $62,684 | $13,424 | $17,552 | 2.07 |
| Hip replacement with principal diagnosis of hip fracture without MCCMS-DRG 522, surgical | 27 | $69,437 | $13,328 | $19,442 | 2.11 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mccMS-DRG 482, surgical | 16 | $60,872 | $10,156 | $17,044 | 1.59 |
| Hip and femur procedures except major joint with MCCMS-DRG 480, surgical | 14 | $77,241 | $19,244 | $21,627 | 2.95 |
| Fractures of hip and pelvis without MCCMS-DRG 536, medical | 14 | $15,499 | $5,222 | $4,340 | 0.79 |
| Medical back problems without MCCMS-DRG 552, medical | 13 | $19,635 | $6,133 | $5,498 | 0.97 |
| Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without MCCMS-DRG 563, medical | 12 | $21,408 | $5,774 | $5,994 | 0.90 |
Blood and immune system31 discharges in 2 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red blood cell disorders with MCCMS-DRG 811, medical | 20 | $33,067 | $9,136 | $9,259 | 1.40 |
| Red blood cell disorders without MCCMS-DRG 812, medical | 11 | $27,081 | $5,919 | $7,583 | 0.90 |
Skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast14 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulitis without MCCMS-DRG 603, medical | 14 | $17,590 | $5,998 | $4,925 | 0.88 |
Liver, gallbladder and pancreas12 discharges in 1 DRGs
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with MCCMS-DRG 432, medical | 12 | $56,085 | $13,045 | $15,704 | 1.92 |
Other12 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 | 12 | $119,725 | $25,318 | $33,523 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 306 | 289 | $14,041 | $1,771 | $2,090 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5072 | 236 | 225 | $8,075 | $1,077 | $1,220 |
| Level 1 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5191 | 175 | 174 | $11,679 | $1,956 | $2,208 |
| Level 2 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5372 | 142 | 139 | $6,514 | $444 | $502 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 103 | 97 | $66,299 | $9,388 | $10,772 |
| Level 3 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5183 | 96 | 87 | $14,336 | $2,147 | $2,405 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5373 | 90 | 86 | $14,186 | $1,354 | $1,516 |
| Level 3 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5193 | 87 | 82 | $58,690 | $7,573 | $8,874 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 82 | 61 | $9,184 | $1,284 | $1,407 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 79 | 78 | $34,010 | $3,734 | $4,358 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5374 | 74 | 55 | $25,466 | $2,284 | $2,629 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 68 | 66 | $42,269 | $4,605 | $5,339 |
| Level 6 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5116 | 65 | 63 | $98,300 | $13,868 | $15,763 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 53 | 43 | $15,987 | $1,283 | $1,445 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5375 | 53 | 47 | $26,446 | $3,485 | $3,918 |
| Level 2 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5192 | 47 | 38 | $13,825 | $3,849 | $4,338 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and DrainageAPC 5073 | 42 | 41 | $19,672 | $1,914 | $2,141 |
| Level 2 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5182 | 41 | 40 | $6,688 | $1,079 | $1,204 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related ProceduresAPC 5341 | 39 | 39 | $25,381 | $2,327 | $2,636 |
| Level 2 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5092 | 37 | 37 | $39,954 | $4,154 | $4,982 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5112 | 37 | 36 | $12,025 | $1,082 | $1,196 |
| Level 3 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5223 | 34 | 34 | $44,339 | $6,955 | $8,569 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5113 | 33 | 31 | $25,260 | $2,114 | $2,373 |
| Level 4 Endovascular ProceduresAPC 5194 | 29 | 21 | $69,403 | $9,985 | $14,606 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 29 | 29 | $120,565 | $17,759 | $21,117 |
| Level 4 Vascular ProceduresAPC 5184 | 26 | 24 | $27,155 | $3,701 | $3,946 |
| Level 1 Breast/Lymphatic Surgery and Related ProceduresAPC 5091 | 25 | 25 | $25,505 | $2,567 | $2,930 |
| Level 2 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5362 | 19 | 19 | $52,710 | $7,066 | $8,164 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic ProceduresAPC 5414 | 18 | 18 | $21,264 | $2,105 | $2,389 |
| Level 2 Pacemaker and Similar ProceduresAPC 5222 | 13 | 13 | $25,863 | $5,721 | $6,514 |
| Level 4 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5154 | 11 | 11 | $23,507 | $2,522 | $2,833 |
| Level 2 ICD and Similar ProceduresAPC 5232 | 11 | 11 | $130,071 | $26,095 | $29,375 |
| Level 3 Extraocular, Repair, and Plastic Eye ProceduresAPC 5503 | 11 | $28,077 | $1,574 | $1,780 |
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.