MS-DRG 244 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 Circulatory System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 244 by major payers:
$24,721.87
$25,844.28
$29,804.98
$30,027.90
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 244 | $40566.05 | 1285293274 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | 841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY | CO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $30505.00 | 1679899256 - EL CAMINO HOSPITAL | 943167314 - (CA) EL CAMINO HOSPITAL | CA | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 244 | $54822.01 | 1174533343 - TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 750972805 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $33335.78 | 1083286801 - STEWARD CGH, INC. | 862608394 | FL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $45913.37 | 1760513980 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INOVA FAIR OAKS HOSPITAL | 540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES | VA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $23222.88 | 1912423260 - TOPEKA HOSPITAL, LLC, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS HEALTH SYSTEM, ST. FRANCIS CAMPUS | 822034009 | KS | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $82653.00 | 1134227044 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER, UCSF MEDICAL CENTER | 943281657 | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $19978.02 | 1659456994 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL | 474131755 | AZ | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 244 | $22475.73 | 1902968688 - HEALTH AND HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION CO, WISHARD HEALTH SERVICES | 356005697 | IN | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 244 | $31878.22 | 1225113376 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL | 474131755 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $26157.32 | 1295843753 - VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER | 452663071 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $54630.00 | 1427091156 - SEQUOIA HEALTH SERVICES, SEQUOIA HOSPITAL | 943246947 | CA | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 244 | $44740.32 | 1700495389 - NAPLES HMA LLC, PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 204401957 | FL | Medicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X) |
United | 244 | $44459.00 | 1821041765 - SAN JOSE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.P., REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF SAN JOSE | 946000533 | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 244 | $33004.35 | 1891458303 - MERCY HEALTH, MERCY HEALTH - ST. CHARLES HOSPITAL | 344428250 - MERCY HEALTH - ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER LLC | OH | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
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 244 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes
The MS-DRG 244 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory 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 244 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 243-APR-DRG | High | OTHER ESOPHAGEAL DISORDERS |
| 243-MS-DRG | High | Permanent Cardiac Pacer Implant with CC |
| 244-MS-DRG | High | Permanent Cardiac Pacer Implant without CC/MCC |
| 245-APR-DRG | High | INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 244. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 244 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
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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