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MS-DRG 033 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.

Ventricular Shunt 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 033 by major payers:

bcbs

$19,291.18

uhc

$21,375.54

aetna

$26,803.61

cigna

$27,398.86

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For billing codeMS-DRG 033
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United
033$17240.071093341497 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INC843178470 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INCKYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$20628.271710958582 - MERCY HOSPITAL OZARK710689680 - MERCY HOSPITAL OZARKARMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
033$62519.001346345477 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO, UCSF MEDICAL CENTER943281657CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$30812.491588683296 - WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM INC., ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL250969492 - (PA) HIGHMARK HEALTHPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
033$15178.981326079534 - CHILDRESS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER751228349TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$38808.941912280298 - DR FATHIMA SYED MD PLLC591113901 - (FL) UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$23112.831548681091 - RCHP OTTUMWA LLC, SENIOR BEHAVIORAL CARE CENTER272200283IAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
033$23112.831548681091 - RCHP OTTUMWA LLC, SENIOR BEHAVIORAL CARE CENTER272200283IAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
033$42960.421427145176 - MEDSTAR, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL522218584 - (DC) MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INCDCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$51822.001639523004 - SUTTER BAY HOSPITALS, ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMPUS940562680 - (CA) SUTTER BAY HOSPITALSCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$10460.091255788014 - CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ER PHYSICIAN GROUP250987222 - CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONPACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
033$58029.251801821376 - JOHN MUIR HEALTH, JOHN MUIR HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, CONCORD CAMPUS680396600CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$18110.511831620632 - MACNEAL HOSPITAL363332852 - (IL) GOTTLIEB COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATIONILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$16035.871487605168 - OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE, INC., BEAUMONT HOSPITAL - TAYLOR381405141 - (MI) OAKWOOD HEALTHCARE INCMIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
033$2000.001275029480 - JOHN ED CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL716044543 - (AR) JOHN ED CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITALARPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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 033 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 033 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 033 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
032-APR-DRGModerateBone Marrow Transplant
032-MS-DRGHighVentricular Shunt Procedures with CC
033-MS-DRGHighVentricular Shunt Procedures without CC/MCC
034-APR-DRGModerateBone Marrow 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 033. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 033 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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