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MS-DRG 124 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: October 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.

OTHER DISORDERS OF THE EYE WITH MCC OR THROMBOLYTIC AGENT
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Eye

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 124 by major payers:

bcbs

$15,106.12

uhc

$16,974.62

aetna

$20,486.67

cigna

$20,969.10

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MS-DRG 124
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  1. Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center LLC, Bon Secours St Francis Professional Fee Services

    VAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1356350391Tax ID 31-1716973

    $44,212.64Published rate
  2. Oregon Health & Science University

    ORGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1609824010Tax ID 26-2998832

    $25,212.59Published rate
  3. Honorhealth, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center

    Honorhealth

    AZGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1770690695Tax ID 86-0181654

    $21,703.41Published rate
  4. Long Beach Memorial Medical, Community Hospital Long Beach

    Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1720371065Tax ID 95-3527031

    $9,693.00Published rate
  5. Ohmh, LLC

    FLGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1033937883Tax ID 99-4761958

    $4,485.00Published rate

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MS-DRG 124 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Eye Codes

The MS-DRG 124 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Eye 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 124 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
123-MS-DRGHighNEUROLOGICAL EYE DISORDERS
124-MS-DRGHighOTHER DISORDERS OF THE EYE WITH MCC OR THROMBOLYTIC AGENT
125-MS-DRGHighOTHER DISORDERS OF THE EYE 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 124. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 124 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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