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MS-DRG 140 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.

Major Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 140 by major payers:

bcbs

$46,799.60

uhc

$54,569.48

aetna

$65,493.99

cigna

$67,854.70

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For billing codeMS-DRG 140
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United
140$79297.501548734205 - PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER916068143 - PEACEHEALTH SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTERWARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
140$38631.191053359729 - HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER911631806WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$51600.461093996654 - ELMHURST MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE362167784 - (IL) ELMHURST MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$52272.911598717480 - HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER386005601MIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$35635.531841224870 - BANNER270036499AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$54709.371821030842 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, VANDERBILT WILSON COUNTY HOSPITAL352528741 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
140$36772.251295777324 - LONE STAR HMA L P, DALLAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER472177648TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$25133.151871827311 - TYRONE HOSPITAL231440116 - (PA) TYRONE HOSPITALPACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
140$4120.001487832200 - SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL SWING BED UNIT540794913 - (VA) SMYTH COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITALVAMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
140$35635.531841224870 - BANNER270036499AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$2772.001518580893 - CLEVELAND TENNESSEE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-CLEVELAND992892769TNMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
140$1350.001982864526 - FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, PERRY COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL SNF646001587 - FORREST COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALMSMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
140$70578.681902466840 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$127442.861821026816 - EAST COOPER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC., EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER953931540SCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
140$2772.001518580893 - CLEVELAND TENNESSEE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-CLEVELAND992892769TNMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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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 140 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Codes

The MS-DRG 140 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat 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 140 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
139-APR-DRGHighOTHER PNEUMONIA
139-MS-DRGHighSalivary Gland Procedures
140-MS-DRGHighMajor Head and Neck Procedures with MCC
141-APR-DRGHighASTHMA

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 140. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 140 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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