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MS-DRG 265 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 2026

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.

AICD Lead Procedures
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 265 by major payers:

bcbs

$38,844.73

uhc

$45,458.57

aetna

$55,173.17

cigna

$56,954.63

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For billing codeMS-DRG 265
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United
265$2954.001811915838 - TAKOMA HOSPITAL & SANITARIUM TRAINING SCHOOL, INC., TAKOMA ADVENTIST HOSPITAL510603966 - TAKOMA REGIONAL HOSPITAL INCTNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
265$55109.671457715146 - PROSPECT CCMC, LLC, CROZER CHESTER MEDICAL CENTER811507712PAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$58655.461720078041 - BAY COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC, ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY900799724FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$40159.051174601397 - 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
265$60128.711730508250 - PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES, ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL463499370NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$85662.741043551708 - MT SINAI SERVICES AT QHC132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONNYPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
265$42255.961144266115 - OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER INC480577664 - (KS) OLATHE MEDICAL CENTER INCKSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$65585.001053588640 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER943281657CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$41075.601598842643 - BOONEVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC463851119 - MERCY HOSPITAL BOONEVILLEARMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
265$39239.191124285366 - REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER391091432 - (WI) REEDSBURG AREA MEDICAL CENTER INCWICritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
265$3150.001902468085 - THOMASVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, THOMASVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER453144371 - (AL) THOMASVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLCALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$2772.001518580893 - CLEVELAND TENNESSEE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC, TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-CLEVELAND992892769TNMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
265$71344.001124076039 - EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL240795411 - (PA) EVANGELICAL COMMUNITY HOSPITALPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$74386.821285200105 - MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, MUSC HEALTH COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER NORTHEAST571098556 - (SC) MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AUTHORITYSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
265$104875.671417980202 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTH752678857 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL SOUTHWEST FORT WORTHTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 265 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes

The MS-DRG 265 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 265 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
264-APR-DRGHighOTHER HEPATOBILIARY, PANCREAS & ABDOMINAL PROCEDURES
264-MS-DRGHighOther Circulatory System O.R. Procedures
265-MS-DRGHighAICD Lead Procedures
266-MS-DRGHighEndovascular Cardiac Valve Replacement and Supplement Procedures 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 265. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 265 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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