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MS-DRG 103 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.

Headaches without 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 103 by major payers:

bcbs

$9,515.07

uhc

$11,757.21

aetna

$13,518.61

cigna

$13,854.53

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For billing codeMS-DRG 103
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
103$20670.061942294053 - COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL OF GREATER SYRACUSE161469571NYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$8556.151467455154 - DESOTO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION720500565 - (LA) DESOTO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$9500.991497798847 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD610444707 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$15847.731225097652 - ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL111871039 - (NY) ST CHARLES HOSPITAL CORPNYRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
103$6706.001487697215 - ST.FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER850737566CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$6893.021477939296 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL352498003GASpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
103$12029.461295723229 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, INC720408970 - (LA) ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER INCLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$8447.371447363783 - BLACKWELL HMA LLC, ALLIANCEHEALTH BLACKWELL730927647OKMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
103$14814.331821544925 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-SENECA811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$6470.541558364802 - MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATION, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER630288856 - (AL) MOBILE INFIRMARY ASSOCIATIONALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$12841.411598703019 - NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED & CRIPPLED MAINTAINING, HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY131624135 - NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE RELIEF OF RUPTURED & CRIPPLED MAINTAININGNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$14772.251699541870 - STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE MEDICAL CENTER DOWNTOWN426004813IAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$20325.731477531580 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$17072.011881758126 - KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL237087041 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$14120.031972535052 - OHIOHEALTH CORPORATION, DOCTORS HOSPITAL314394942 - OHIOHEALTH CORPORATION GRANT RIVERSIDE DOCTORS DUBLIN METOHGeneral 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 103 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Nervous System Codes

The MS-DRG 103 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 103 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
102-APR-DRGModerateHead Trauma With Deep Coma
102-MS-DRGHighHeadaches with MCC
103-MS-DRGHighHeadaches without MCC

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 103. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 103 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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