Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices of Hip and Femur without CC/MCC: Inpatient Reimbursement Overview
DRG 499 addresses inpatient admissions for local excision and removal of internal fixation devices of the hip and femur without a Complication or Comorbidity or Major Complication or Comorbidity, covering hardware removals such as plates, screws, and rods. This grouping matters for inpatient reimbursement because it places these procedures into a lower-severity Diagnosis-Related Group that affects payment rates and hospital resource allocation under Medicare.
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DRG 499 Overview
DRG 499 covers inpatient stays for local excision and removal of internal fixation devices of the hip and femur without a Complication or Comorbidity or Major Complication or Comorbidity. It includes procedures to remove plates, screws, rods, or other fixation hardware when no significant comorbid conditions are coded. This Diagnosis-Related Group matters for Medicare payment because it groups relatively straightforward surgical hardware removals into a lower-severity payment category that influences reimbursement levels and resource expectations for hospitals.