MS-DRG 185 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 185 by major payers:
$8,720.67
$10,678.40
$12,316.40
$12,695.49
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 185 | $17485.81 | 1710353339 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, ST. MARYS HOSPITAL | 474131755 | AZ | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 185 | $13994.67 | 1700037801 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES-WA | 352346161 | WA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $6739.20 | 1346248986 - JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 351166081 - JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | IN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $17113.58 | 1659390573 - DANBURY HOSPITAL, INPATIENT REHABILITATION UNIT | 60646597 - DANBURY HOSPITAL | CT | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 185 | $6109.45 | 1245292630 - AUSTIN CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY LP, NORTHWEST HILLS SURGICAL HOSPITAL | 582028767 - (TX) AUSTIN CENTER FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY LP | TX | Special Hospital (284300000X) |
United | 185 | $5784.66 | 1912423260 - TOPEKA HOSPITAL, LLC, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM, ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS | 822034009 | KS | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $11687.40 | 1972517365 - COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER | 822913146 - (TX) COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $9363.50 | 1962577890 - INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER, INTEGRIS BASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER ACUTE | 730612674 | OK | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 185 | $16657.90 | 1750788667 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, BRIDGES GEROPSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL | 474131755 | AZ | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 185 | $11535.75 | 1770663031 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES, FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL - PHYSICIANS | 410991680 - FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES | MN | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 185 | $15554.00 | 1760787576 - WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | 232899911 - (PA) WELLSPAN SURGERY AND REHABILITATION HOSPITAL | PA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $6859.18 | 1215233986 - ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS | 640362400 - (MS) ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | MS | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $12283.76 | 1679391122 - REGIONS HOSPITAL | 410956618 - REGIONS HOSPITAL | MN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 185 | $5064.41 | 1801831102 - MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC, ERLANGER MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER | 561844262 - (NC) MURPHY MEDICAL CENTER INC | NC | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 185 | $7991.68 | 1417984360 - MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INC., MS BAPITST MEDICAL CENTER GERI-PSYCH UNIT | 640881013 - (MS) MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | MS | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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MS-DRG 185 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes
The MS-DRG 185 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 185 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 184-MS-DRG | High | Major Chest Trauma with CC |
| 185-MS-DRG | High | Major Chest Trauma without CC/MCC |
| 186-MS-DRG | High | Pleural Effusion 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 185. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 185 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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