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MS-DRG 012 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
012$70645.201396833844 - BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC, WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474790386ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
012$91356.571992880058 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$70645.201396833844 - BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM INC, WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474790386ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
012$74100.501881915585 - ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER363196629 - (IL) ADVOCATE NORTH SIDE HEALTH NETWORKILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$60517.261063713659 - RCHP-WILMINGTON, LLC, CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL273633811OHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$60517.261063713659 - RCHP-WILMINGTON, LLC, CLINTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL273633811OHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$74933.561316000706 - COLUMBIA ST MARY'S HOSPITAL OZAUKEE, INC., ASCENSION COLUMBIA ST MARY'S HOSPITAL OZAUKEE390806315 - COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
012$19759.321437253085 - CALHOUN LIBERTY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, INC., CALHOUN-LIBERTY HOSPITAL593051173 - (FL) CALHOUN-LIBERTY HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INCFLCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
012$59768.441821720681 - PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC., PARKVIEW PUEBLO WEST840935136 - (CO) PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INCCOGeneral 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$29032.471063175578 - MERCY HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH - ST. ANNE HOSPITAL344428250 - MERCY HEALTH - ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER LLCOHGeneral 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$88098.221881814903 - ST. JOSEPH HEALTH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC, PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL814791043 - (CA) ST JOSEPH HEALTH NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LLCCARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
012$1660.001104234376 - CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL, INC.150622079 - CARTHAGE AREA HOSPITAL INCNYCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
012$61526.761538133814 - LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER INC., LAFAYETTE GENERAL SOUTHWEST720535375 - (LA) LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER INCLARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
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United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
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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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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