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MS-DRG 024 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.

Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 024 by major payers:

bcbs

$46,025.56

uhc

$49,390.44

aetna

$61,718.72

cigna

$62,263.11

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For billing codeMS-DRG 024
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United
024$62720.441942334537 - SUMNER REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC, MIDDLE TENNESSEE REHAB AT SUMNER272618766TNRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
024$54159.011164495255 - CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER560789196NCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$52170.411164876546 - BBH PBMC, LLC, PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474775351ALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$32053.661841258639 - MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEM, MULTICARE CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER911352172 - MULTICARE HEALTH SYSTEMWAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$10314.871275520017 - TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL832048854NCCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
024$77497.641902818883 - GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1, SAMARITAN HEALTHCARE930386906WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$10314.871275520017 - TRANSYLVANIA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, TRANSYLVANIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL832048854NCCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
024$82931.001821042979 - HCA HEALTHONE LLC, NORTH SUBURBAN MEDICAL CENTER841321373COGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$67307.291912902206 - JEANES HOSPITAL232825878 - (PA) TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INCPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$5761.001992772008 - IRVING COPPELL SURGICAL HOSPITAL542086863TXSpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
024$60097.261720434806 - THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, THEDA CLARK MEDICAL CENTER, INC.350983617 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$87306.031114079142 - TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS751047527 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLASTXPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
024$13524.041275815003 - PIONEER HEALTH SERVICES OF CHOCTAW COUNTY, LLC, PIONEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF CHOCTAW471298267MSCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
024$120059.321740724780 - DE CRAIG RANCH, LLC, DIGNITY HEALTH ST ROSE DOMINICAN WEST FLAMINGO CAMPUS364827272 - (NV) DE CRAIG RANCH LLCNVGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
024$62985.001174576698 - CHCA BAYSHORE LP, BAYSHORE MEDICAL CENTER621801359TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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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MS-DRG 024 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 024 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System 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 024 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
023-APR-DRGHighSPINAL PROCEDURES
023-MS-DRGHighCraniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Chemotherapy Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
024-MS-DRGHighCraniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS Principal Diagnosis without MCC
025-APR-DRGModerateHeart And/Or Lung 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 024. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 024 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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