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MS-DRG 027 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.

Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/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 027 by major payers:

bcbs

$29,868.42

uhc

$33,124.36

aetna

$40,047.41

cigna

$41,197.50

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For billing codeMS-DRG 027
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United
027$40856.891790747780 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, INC, BECKLEY ARH HOSPITAL520795508 - APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INCWVPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
027$35958.001861439952 - SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, SUNRISE HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER621762537NVGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$53993.001376540138 - SENTARA HOSPITALS, SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL541547408 - SENTARA HOSPITALSVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$25752.251710909585 - MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INC.640881013 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERMSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$52209.001538177423 - CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST NORTHWEST436057893 - CHRISTIAN HOSPITAL NORTHEAST NORTHWESTMORehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
027$37138.211245217520 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES, FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL410991680 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICESMNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$68231.001528005600 - TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, L.P., TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL351461805 - (IN) TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL LPINPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
027$60932.441275552747 - NORTHSHORE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, NORTHSHORE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER720502505 - (LA) OCHSNER CLINIC FOUNDATIONLARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
027$48859.921558333682 - HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER910712166 - (WA) HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTERWAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$23579.831538208210 - RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER362414944 - (IL) RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTERILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
027$82582.461154308005 - SCRIPPS HEALTH, SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT951684089 - SCRIPPS HEALTHCAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
027$3816.151427048453 - MEDINA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL270492434TXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
027$3816.151427048453 - MEDINA COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDINA REGIONAL HOSPITAL270492434TXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
027$26721.331295705945 - ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITAL, ST JOHN HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER381359063 - ASCENSION ST JOHN HOSPITALMIPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
027$62363.761659787554 - BANNER HEALTH, BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER450233470 - BANNER HEALTHCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 027 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 027 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 027 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
026-APR-DRGHighOTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM & RELATED PROCEDURES
026-MS-DRGHighCraniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with CC
027-MS-DRGHighCraniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
028-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 027. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 027 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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