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MS-DRG 056 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.

Degenerative Nervous System Disorders 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 056 by major payers:

bcbs

$25,050.70

uhc

$34,594.97

aetna

$38,924.62

cigna

$39,543.64

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For billing codeMS-DRG 056
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United
056$29929.001396160396 - PROSPECT CHARTERCARE SJHSRI, LLC, ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER464661337RIPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
056$22744.741285062968 - CHILDRESS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER751228349TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$29453.381023069028 - SOUTHCREST LLC, SOUTHCREST HOSPITAL452711804OKGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$40924.511639422504 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL SCHERTZ452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$18694.511811987084 - RHEA MEDICAL CENTER, RHEA COUNTY HOSPITAL626014528 - (TN) RHEA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTERTNCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
056$18393.071629256532 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - ARIZONA (PHOENIX DOWNTOWN)251821705 - (AZ) SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITALAZLong Term Care Hospital (282E00000X)
United
056$19281.571164447850 - PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2 SKAGIT COUNTY WASHINGTON, ISLAND HOSPITAL910729255 - (WA) PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 2WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$18409.851710396932 - OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER370813229 - (IL) OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEMILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$25859.831154795581 - PRIME HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER300885567GAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$10369.001902901333 - CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER221500556NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$4590.001811968308 - THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE822445000 - (AL) THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLEALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
056$18055.511821098286 - TOURO INFIRMARY720423659 - (LA) TOURO INFIRMARYLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
056$2000.001902469653 - CLHG-DEQUINCY, LLC364911029 - (LA) CLHGDEQUINCY LLCLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
056$48808.871275506636 - TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL370661250 - (IL) MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMILMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
056$15198.631417950650 - KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, L.L.C.481251730 - (KS) KANSAS SPINE & SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, L.L.C.KSGeneral 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 056 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 056 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 056 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
055-APR-DRGHighHEAD TRAUMA W COMA >1 HR OR HEMORRHAGE
055-MS-DRGHighNervous System Neoplasms without MCC
056-MS-DRGHighDegenerative Nervous System Disorders with MCC
057-APR-DRGHighCONCUSSION, CLOSED SKULL FX NOS,UNCOMPLICATED INTRACRANIAL INJURY, COMA < 1 HR OR NO COMA

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 056. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 056 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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