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MS-DRG 176 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.

Pulmonary Embolism without 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 176 by major payers:

bcbs

$10,947.06

uhc

$11,168.88

aetna

$13,425.48

cigna

$13,491.63

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For billing codeMS-DRG 176
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United
176$3564.001376933580 - DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC, DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT770599553 - DICKENSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INCVAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
176$15859.331598868655 - GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM311480941 - (OH) GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$14124.551801971965 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$14124.551801971965 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$6439.971164741617 - VALLEY MEDICAL FACILITIES, INC., BEAVER INPATIENT REHAB UNIT251801532 - (PA) HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMPARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
176$14353.921497764526 - NORTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE MCHENRY HOSPITAL362338884 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
176$8814.001902901333 - CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER221500556NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$8814.001902901333 - CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER221500556NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$27570.831154618742 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER452662980TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$27570.831154618742 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER452662980TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$15898.231851927586 - NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC260599536 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER LLCNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$19203.001770569832 - RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER221487576 - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INCNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$22726.681851568687 - DIGNITY HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER721561134 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERAZRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
176$15013.671821002007 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE, UCI HEALTH - FOUNTAIN VALLEY952226406 - REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINECAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
176$11299.231023398807 - AHS CLAREMORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL, LLC., HILLCREST HOSPITAL CLAREMORE452652006OKGeneral 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 176 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes

The MS-DRG 176 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 176 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
175-APR-DRGHighPERCUTANEOUS CARDIAC INTERVENTION W/O AMI
175-MS-DRGHighPulmonary Embolism with MCC or Acute Cor Pulmonale
176-MS-DRGHighPulmonary Embolism without MCC
177-APR-DRGHighCARDIAC PACEMAKER & DEFIBRILLATOR REVISION EXCEPT DEVICE REPLACEMENT

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 176. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 176 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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