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MS-DRG 203 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.

Bronchitis and Asthma 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 203 by major payers:

bcbs

$8,191.45

uhc

$9,795.95

aetna

$11,088.20

cigna

$11,446.41

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For billing codeMS-DRG 203
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United
203$4693.141346251543 - ST. LUKES EPISCOPAL-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL430652680 - ST LUKES EPISCOPAL-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$20480.031316933609 - PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, TEXAS HEALTH CENTER FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND SURGERY PLANO481281376 - (TX) PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LLC DBA TEXAS HEALTH CENTER FOR DIAGNOSTICSTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$7266.931407990088 - PMC HOSPITAL, LLC, ST. LUKE'S PATIENTS MEDICAL CENTER273280598 - (TX) PMC HOSPITAL, LLCTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$3720.001174601397 - PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY FLORIDA, JACKSON SOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL591713947 - (FL) PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDAFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$16961.111831759794 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$16023.881437582400 - HIGHLAND HOSPITAL943302014CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$16023.881437582400 - HIGHLAND HOSPITAL943302014CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$15580.161912171323 - AURORA HEALTH CARE METRO, INC., AURORA ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER390806181 - AURORA HEALTH CARE INCWIRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
203$9513.461982625661 - NICHOLAS H. NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL160743979 - (NY) NICHOLAS H NOYES MEMORIAL HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$10657.281891222410 - METHODIST GERMANTOWN620479367 - METHODIST HEALTHCARE-MEMPHISTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$7098.391942205166 - CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTER464420358 - (TN) CLAIBORNE MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$10613.901073653523 - MONROE CLINIC, SSM HEALTH MONROE HOSPITAL390808509 - THE MONROE CLINIC INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$11712.941417600909 - COLUMBIA ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE INC390806315 - COLUMBIA ST MARYS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE INCWIPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
203$6621.001699738088 - JACKSON COUNTY SCHNECK MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SCHNECK MEDICAL CENTER351163135 - JACKSON COUNTY SCHNECK MEMORIAL HOSPITALINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
203$6531.581154363406 - BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL, BEAUMONT HOSPITAL-FARMINGTON HILLS381426919 - (MI) BOTSFORD GENERAL HOSPITALMIRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
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 203 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Respiratory System Codes

The MS-DRG 203 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 203 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
202-APR-DRGModerateOpen Craniotomy For Trauma
202-MS-DRGHighBronchitis and Asthma with CC/MCC
203-MS-DRGHighBronchitis and Asthma without CC/MCC
204-APR-DRGHighSYNCOPE & COLLAPSE

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 203. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 203 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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