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MS-DRG 201 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.

Pneumothorax 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 201 by major payers:

bcbs

$8,759.73

uhc

$9,673.13

aetna

$10,831.18

cigna

$11,156.84

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For billing codeMS-DRG 201
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United
201$6319.331689629941 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLAS, METHODIST MANSFIELD MEDICAL CENTER750800661 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLASTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
201$9479.401730121641 - CLARION HOSPITAL251010039 - (PA) CLARION HOSPITALPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
201$10640.921700267218 - SAINT THOMAS STONES RIVER HOSPITAL, LLC474063232TNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
201$13823.661184647620 - LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITAL930618975 - LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITALORGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
201$6190.541770533994 - ST. VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL, INC352112529 - (IN) ST VINCENT CLAY HOSPITAL INCINCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
201$1000.001386819290 - LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION INC., LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL731547175 - (AR) LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONARMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
201$14069.001407291776 - PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTER131725076 - (NY) PHELPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONNYRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
201$12092.591326022732 - VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 1 INC, ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS621861138 - (AZ) VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 1 INCAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
201$4027.001780375592 - SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC923616260ARGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
201$4949.721689650616 - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF POLK COUNTY, CHI ST. LUKE'S HEATH MEMORIAL LIVINGSTON760436439 - (TX) MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LIVINGSTONTXRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
201$4401.601518130731 - TYRONE HOSPITAL231440116 - (PA) TYRONE HOSPITALPACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
201$8043.771376840504 - HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER571017988 - (SC) HAMPTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERSCMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
201$4306.001629171129 - ST. VINCENT'S EAST, ST. VINCENT'S EAST REHABILITATION CENTER630578923 - (AL) ST VINCENTS EASTALRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
201$15036.401932427283 - INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER, INTEGRIS BASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER730612674OKPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
201$8814.001902901333 - CLARA MAASS MEDICAL CENTER221500556NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 201 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes

The MS-DRG 201 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 201 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
200-APR-DRGHighCARDIAC STRUCTURAL & VALVULAR DISORDERS
200-MS-DRGHighPneumothorax with CC
201-MS-DRGHighPneumothorax without CC/MCC
202-APR-DRGModerateOpen Craniotomy For Trauma

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 201. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 201 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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