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MS-DRG 028 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.

Spinal Procedures with 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 028 by major payers:

bcbs

$62,368.84

uhc

$74,468.17

aetna

$91,613.80

cigna

$96,370.25

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For billing codeMS-DRG 028
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United
028$77811.521306998794 - ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST. ANTHONY'S MEDICAL CENTER710245507 - (AR) ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONARPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
028$76241.751700822806 - AHS HOSPITAL CORP., MORRISTOWN MEDICAL CENTER521958352 - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM INCNJRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
028$84140.281194770404 - MADISON HMA LLC, MERIT HEALTH MADISON646008520MSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$91934.201497792527 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., TULANE LAKESIDE HOSPITAL621596506LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$43717.671568463701 - JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL376013958ILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$136691.481265818488 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, ST. MARYS HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$90523.751982426615 - HOPE 97 LLC871999484FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$24668.481033112230 - ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC620646012 - ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL INCTNChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
028$90000.921942294814 - FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER620528340 - (TN) FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$65196.371598905762 - CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION, UNITYPOINT HEALTH - DES MOINES IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER420680452 - CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATIONIAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$114884.311700037801 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES-WA352346161WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$122410.721063447167 - FORT HAMILTON HOSPITAL, THE FORT HAMILTON HOSPITAL310536662 - (OH) FORT HAMILTON HOSPITALOHPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
028$90523.751982426615 - HOPE 97 LLC871999484FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$114884.311700037801 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES-WA352346161WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
028$86757.781164481529 - ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL111871039 - (NY) ST CHARLES HOSPITAL CORPNYGeneral 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 028 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 028 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 028 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
027-APR-DRGHighOTHER OPEN CRANIOTOMY
027-MS-DRGHighCraniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
028-MS-DRGHighSpinal Procedures with MCC
029-APR-DRGHighOTHER PERCUTANEOUS INTRACRANIAL PROCEDURES

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 028. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 028 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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