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MS-DRG 185 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 Trauma 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 185 by major payers:

bcbs

$8,720.67

uhc

$10,678.40

aetna

$12,316.40

cigna

$12,695.49

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For billing codeMS-DRG 185
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United
185$7171.161356860621 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL822748395 - CHI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - GEORGIAGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$6859.181215233986 - ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS640362400 - (MS) ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERMSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$15011.661538239397 - NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER853777599NCPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
185$7834.541326048810 - UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CARE, INC., UNC ROCKINGHAM HOSPITAL823745228 - (NC) UNC ROCKINGHAM HEALTH CARE INCNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$17485.811710353339 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, ST. MARYS HOSPITAL474131755AZRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
185$16658.331730123175 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC, ST. FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INCSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$9883.791417957473 - ELADH, LP, EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL760594559 - (CA) EAST L A DOCTORS HOSPITALCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$16657.901750788667 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, BRIDGES GEROPSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
185$8000.201508859661 - MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON, JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION430687077 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSONMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$13008.621578693321 - INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICESVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$2765.001558391045 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PSYCHIATRIC UNIT621636465 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMTNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
185$9711.631083650188 - AHS HOSPITAL CORP., OVERLOOK HOSPITAL521958352 - ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM INCNJPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
185$3744.001851491187 - HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER, HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL EMERGENCY DEPT PHYSICIANS251494705 - HIGHLANDS HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTERPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$7964.001497702575 - ORANGE COAST MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER330687414 - (CA) MEMORIAL HEALTH SERVICESCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
185$6893.021851921571 - BHSM REHABILITATION, LLC823481322AZRehabilitation Hospital (283X00000X)
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 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
184-MS-DRGHighMajor Chest Trauma with CC
185-MS-DRGHighMajor Chest Trauma without CC/MCC
186-MS-DRGHighPleural 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


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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