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MS-DRG v44.0 · MDC PRE: Pre-MDC

998 — Principal Diagnosis Invalid as Discharge Diagnosis

Source: CMS MS-DRG v44.0 and FY2027 IPPS final rule. Page updated September 29, 2026.
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About MS-DRG 998

MS-DRG 998, Principal Diagnosis Invalid as Discharge Diagnosis, is a DRG in Pre-MDC under MS-DRG version 44.0, which applies to inpatient discharges from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

279 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are part of this DRG's grouping logic; they are listed below.

ICD-10-CM codes that group to DRG 998 (279)

Chapter 15: Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Common questions about DRG 998

What is the relative weight of DRG 998?

CMS doesn't publish a relative weight for DRG 998.

Is DRG 998 medical or surgical?

DRG 998 isn't classified as medical or surgical.