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MS-DRG 191 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.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with CC
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 191 by major payers:

bcbs

$10,636.62

uhc

$12,139.66

aetna

$14,013.28

cigna

$14,185.92

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For billing codeMS-DRG 191
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United
191$3615.811760696546 - ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL726014606LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$38237.391740215219 - JOHN MUIR HEALTH, JOHN MUIR HEALTH, WALNUT CREEK MEDICAL CENTER941461843 - (CA) JOHN MUIR HEALTHCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$3615.811760696546 - ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITAL726014606LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$20609.811649615220 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES-WA, PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT352346161WAHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
191$12259.551417951468 - MERCY HEALTH-LOURDES HOSPITAL LLC, LOURDES - REHAB610600313KYRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
191$10405.831518075795 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDS, FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDS & CHICAGO HEIGHTS362167869 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDSILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
191$16298.251245363662 - POCONO MEDICAL CENTER, LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL POCONO240795623 - (PA) POCONO MEDICAL CENTERPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
191$7481.371710031836 - MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INPATIENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL251512436 - (PA) MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTERPASubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (276400000X)
United
191$9379.161487218509 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS, LLC, CARONDELET MARANA HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$9379.161487218509 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS, LLC, CARONDELET MARANA HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$13121.881255367611 - KENNEWICK PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT, KENNEWICK GENERAL HOSPITAL823962056WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$14096.961578624169 - COVENANT HEALTH SYSTEM, COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER822913146 - (TX) COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERTXMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
191$16545.411265532915 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH INDIANAPOLIS & MOORESVILLE, FRANCISCAN HEALTH - INPATIENT REHAB UNIT350913537INRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
191$7731.891902479447 - ANAHEIM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC854314119 - (CA) ANAHEIM COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLCCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
191$12048.161942241799 - SAINT LUKE'S NORTH HOSPITAL, SAINT LUKE'S NORLAND HOSPITAL-SMITHVILLE440565393 - (MO) SAINT LUKES NORTH HOSPITALMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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

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MS-DRG 191 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes

The MS-DRG 191 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 191 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
190-APR-DRGHighACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
190-MS-DRGHighChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC
191-MS-DRGHighChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with CC
192-APR-DRGHighCARDIAC CATHETERIZATION FOR OTHER NON-CORONARY CONDITIONS

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 191. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 191 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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