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MS-DRG 165 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.

Major Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 165 by major payers:

bcbs

$23,741.64

uhc

$24,519.58

aetna

$30,062.82

cigna

$30,851.97

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For billing codeMS-DRG 165
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
165$47451.851366536963 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES OREGON, PROVIDENCE MILWAUKIE HOSPITAL930924302 - (OR) PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES OREGONORGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$11595.001386897148 - JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER, LIBERTY HOSPITALIST SERVICES222783298 - (NJ) JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTERNJHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
165$17942.851760587182 - GRAND VIEW HOSPITAL231352181 - (PA) GRAND VIEW HOSPITALPARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
165$51884.331811237985 - PRISMA HEALTH-MIDLANDS, PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST PARKRIDGE HOSPITAL582296052 - (SC) PRISMA HEALTH-MIDLANDSSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$17740.971386178721 - CLARKSDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER853959101MSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$42054.581609954395 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, CARONDELET OREILLY CARE CENTER474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
165$20452.751023105566 - INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, THE INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL362170866 - (IL) INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITALILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
165$23176.981962504175 - ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INC, ST MARY WOUND CLINIC352007327 - (IN) ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$27395.431619154820 - DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL, DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS356001322 - (IN) DAVIESS COUNTY HOSPITALINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$14098.151700860491 - BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS, INC., UNC HEALTH BLUE RIDGE560529976 - (NC) BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE HOSPITALS INCNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$14102.001467483701 - MERCY HEALTH YOUNGSTOWN LLC, MERCY HEALTH ST ELIZABETH YOUNGSTOWN HOSPITAL340505560 - HUMILITY OF MARY HEALTH PARTNERSOHRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
165$6055.001982720249 - MONTCLAIR HOSPITAL LLC, HACKENSACKUMC MOUNTAINSIDE208489105 - (NJ) MERIT MOUNTAINSIDE, LLCNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$34341.871912527193 - ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN, INC, ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN-MERCY CAMPUS390816818 - ASCENSION NE WISCONSIN INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
165$43311.891316096266 - WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL INC, MID FLORIDA MEDICAL SERVIES590724462 - (FL) WINTER HAVEN HOSPITAL INCFLRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
165$22228.191831115641 - OZARKS MEDICAL CENTER, OZARKS HEALTHCARE446005758 - OZARKS MEDICAL CENTERMOGeneral 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 165 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes

The MS-DRG 165 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory 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 165 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
164-MS-DRGHighMajor Chest Procedures with CC
165-MS-DRGHighMajor Chest Procedures without CC/MCC
166-APR-DRGHighCORONARY BYPASS W/O AMI OR COMPLEX PDX
166-MS-DRGHighOther Respiratory System O.R. Procedures with 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 165. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 165 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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