MS-DRG 070 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 070 by major payers:

$19,586.11

$23,204.67

$27,534.30

$27,751.06
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 070 | $34814.25 | 1285684829 - ST. VINCENT JENNINGS HOSPITAL, INC. | 743107055 - (IN) ST VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL INC | IN | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 070 | $19095.50 | 1124661897 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INC | 843178470 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INC | KY | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 070 | $41120.87 | 1558408633 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, VANDERBILT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL | 352528741 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $45690.44 | 1902466840 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | CO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $31491.00 | 1629027263 - WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER | 540505979 - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEM | VA | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 070 | $5693.00 | 1245221050 - UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES OF RANCHO SPRINGS INC, SOUTHWEST HEALTHCARE - INLAND VALLEY HOSPITAL | 233059262 | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $44236.80 | 1255684460 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INOVA ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL | 540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES | VA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $24320.59 | 1124369137 - UVA PRINCE WILLIAM MEDICAL CENTER, UVA HEALTH HAYMARKET MEDICAL CENTER | 540696355 - (VA) UVA PRINCE WILLIAM MEDICAL CENTER | VA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $15193.25 | 1801831102 - MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC, ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER | 561844262 - (NC) MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC | NC | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 070 | $22376.44 | 1003236878 - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INC, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOMERSET | 221487243 - (NJ) ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | NJ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $7117.00 | 1497988596 - ST. JOHN BROKEN ARROW, INC, ST. JOHN BROKEN ARROW | 383833117 - ST JOHN BROKEN ARROW INC | OK | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $28417.21 | 1477805406 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL WESTOVER HILLS | 452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $9326.00 | 1053556159 - STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 112868878 - (NY) STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | NY | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $7419.00 | 1710138094 - SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPTIAL | 221487330 - (NJ) SAINT PETERS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | NJ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 070 | $37259.01 | 1912567892 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | CO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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MS-DRG 070 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes
The MS-DRG 070 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 070 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 069-APR-DRG | Moderate | Pancreas Transplant |
| 069-MS-DRG | High | Transient Ischemia without Thrombolytic |
| 070-MS-DRG | High | Non-specific Cerebrovascular Disorders with MCC |
| 071-APR-DRG | Moderate | Allogeneic Bone 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 070. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 070 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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