Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity without MCC

Code 470 groups patients who undergo a major hip or knee joint replacement or lower-extremity reattachment and who do not have any major complications or comorbidities. It is used for Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group payments in FY2024, reflecting a moderate resource intensity compared with procedures that involve MCCs. This DRG typically covers routine elective surgeries with standard postoperative care.