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MS-DRG 103 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.

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
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United
103$16484.331326010273 - ALAMANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.560529994 - ALAMANCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$15398.001962453936 - WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, WINCHESTER REHABILITATION CENTER540505979 - VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMVARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
103$23341.391013514199 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC, KECK HOSPITAL OF USC851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USCCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$14120.031972535052 - OHIOHEALTH CORPORATION, DOCTORS HOSPITAL314394942 - OHIOHEALTH CORPORATION GRANT RIVERSIDE DOCTORS DUBLIN METOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$20055.831336252717 - INTEGRIS SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY HOSPITAL CORPORATION, INTEGRIS JIM THORPE INPATIENT REHABILITATION731089149 - (OK) INTEGRIS SOUTH OKLAHOMA CITY HOSPITAL CORPORATIONOKRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
103$13485.011689948655 - DELNOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL363484281 - (IL) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$13338.791396837951 - CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATION, IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER420680452 - CENTRAL IOWA HOSPITAL CORPORATIONIAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$14966.081063968196 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH OCONEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
103$15138.661720454341 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, BRIDGES GEROPSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM AT ST. MARYS HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
103$15138.661720454341 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, BRIDGES GEROPSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM AT ST. MARYS HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
103$10190.501780731737 - MADISON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER, CHI ST JOSEPH HEALTH MADISON HOSPITAL742761145 - (TX) MADISON ST JOSEPH HEALTH CENTERTXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
103$6893.021477939296 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL352498003GASpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
103$6893.021477939296 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL352498003GASpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
103$7408.751588636351 - LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER426039708 - LUCAS COUNTY HEALTH CENTERIACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
103$30954.011851787295 - HDMC HOLDINGS, LLC, HI-DESERT MEDICAL CENTER473550779CAGeneral 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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