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MS-DRG 077 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.

Hypertensive Encephalopathy 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 077 by major payers:

bcbs

$18,055.01

uhc

$20,189.60

aetna

$24,319.91

cigna

$24,737.88

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For billing codeMS-DRG 077
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United
077$20868.851194789818 - BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-DESOTO, INC,640682111 - (MS) BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-DESOTO INCMSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$2954.001174553598 - WELLMONT HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC, HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL621816368 - (TN) WELLMONT HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$2337.001548593189 - SPRINGHILL HOSPITALS, INC, SPRINGHILL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL630784458 - (AL) SPRINGHILL HOSPITALS INCALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$17080.421386679512 - MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DUBUQUE, MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER-REHAB UNIT421437483 - (IA) MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DUBUQUEIARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
077$11842.161952560914 - BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER900389314AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$28584.901235966276 - HSA HH LLC862669849FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$18867.941710051941 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY, FRANCISCAN ST. ANTHONY HEALTH - MICHIGAN CITY350876394 - (IN) FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITYINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$10123.001205018439 - LAKE POINTE OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER LAKE POINTE260194016 - (TX) LAKE POINTE OPERATING COMPANY LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$11829.201467447508 - BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER, BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTER426005830 - (IA) BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERIAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$27963.281427085232 - WARREN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC.540488103 - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$23949.081558309401 - LUTHERAN HOSPITAL340714684 - (OH) LUTHERAN HOSPITALOHRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
077$2065.001164750840 - CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC, CHRISTUS CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL264732898 - (LA) CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
077$8241.001932296316 - JOHN T. MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL111639818 - (NY) JOHN T MATHER MEMORIAL HOSPITALNYHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
077$16527.331518042605 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
077$44438.581104856095 - DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER752694137CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 077 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 077 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 077 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
076-APR-DRGModerateAllogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
076-MS-DRGHighViral Meningitis without CC/MCC
077-MS-DRGHighHypertensive Encephalopathy with MCC
078-MS-DRGHighHypertensive Encephalopathy with CC

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 077. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 077 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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