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MS-DRG 012 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: March 2026

Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.

Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pre-MDC

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 012 by major payers:

bcbs

$45,337.42

uhc

$53,138.56

aetna

$63,930.71

cigna

$65,960.07

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For billing codeMS-DRG 012
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United
012$4989.001205176062 - PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL LLC, HACKENSACKUMC AT PASCACK VALLEY264051248NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$64422.821417360736 - THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER850105601 - PRESBYTERIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICESNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$92546.641851336044 - ST. JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF WEST BEND INC., FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL390806302 - (WI) ST JOSEPHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF WEST BEND INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$24328.971427154178 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL201047631 - (OK) SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITALOKLong Term Care Hospital (282E00000X)
United
012$74720.171750940987 - UCH-MHS, MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM460796114 - (CO) UCH-MHSCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$96804.391932427283 - INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER, INTEGRIS BASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER730612674OKPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
012$84372.071326126509 - ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER, CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL470376615 - ALEGENT HEALTH-IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERNEPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
012$106901.391407016793 - DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTORS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH752918774CAPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
012$104480.201548716665 - UPSTATE AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, GHS CANCER INST-ANDREWS811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$48165.121972557064 - BILOXI HMA LLC, MERIT HEALTH BILOXI592754033MSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$81606.171437622933 - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MUSC HEALTH CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER571098556 - (SC) MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$82628.001023587045 - KETTERING MEDICAL CENTER, KETTERING HEALTH TROY310621866 - (OH) KETTERING COLLEGEOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$76899.221326022765 - VHS OF ARROWHEAD, INC, ABRAZO ARROWHEAD CAMPUS621811285AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$6034.001811929359 - SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC., SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL262583397CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$53104.961326022765 - VHS OF ARROWHEAD, INC, ABRAZO ARROWHEAD CAMPUS621811285AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 012 vs. Other Pre-MDC Codes

The MS-DRG 012 code is part of the Pre-MDC services . It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.

The MS-DRG 012 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.

CodeComplexityDescription
011-APR-DRGHighChimeric Antigen Receptor (Car) T-Cell And Other Immunotherapies
011-MS-DRGHighTracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with MCC
012-MS-DRGHighTracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
013-APR-DRGModerateLiver Transplant And/Or Intestinal Transplant

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 012. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 012 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.

Factors that affect fee schedules


Medicare & Medicaid Rates

Government-set reimbursement amounts


Private Insurance Rates

Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies


Geographic Location

Costs may be higher in urban areas.


Provider Type

Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.

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