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MS-DRG 269 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.

Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures except Pulsation Balloon without MCC
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 269 by major payers:

bcbs

$48,221.44

uhc

$51,231.42

aetna

$66,039.98

cigna

$67,079.38

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For billing codeMS-DRG 269
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
269$49489.621518945799 - FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PATRICIA NEAL REHABILITATION CENTER620528340 - (TN) FORT SANDERS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERTNRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
269$8620.001104822915 - BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVING, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - IRVING752586857 - (TX) BAYLOR MEDICAL CENTER AT IRVINGTXRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
269$72871.001285725440 - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL CENTER, UCSF MEDICAL CENTER943281657CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
269$18024.501174523815 - VICTORIA HEALTHCARE INC, SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - MIAMI251897325 - (FL) VICTORIA HEALTHCARE INCFLLong Term Care Hospital (282E00000X)
United
269$74056.961982789046 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
269$4158.001568649697 - MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCE, RUSSELL COUNTY PSYCHIATRIC UNIT620476282 - MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCEVAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
269$3949.001871599308 - RUSSELL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, INC, RUSSELL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER620476282 - MOUNTAIN STATES HEALTH ALLIANCEVAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
269$131436.511659787554 - BANNER HEALTH, BANNER FORT COLLINS MEDICAL CENTER450233470 - BANNER HEALTHCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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269$44278.171265549646 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC., NORTH MS MED PSYCH UNIT640662976 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER INCMSPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
269$38856.781063900975 - MCCURTAIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, INC., MCCURTAIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL736617937 - (OK) MCCURTAIN MEMORIAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT INCOKCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
269$2500.001073516019 - DREW COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL352414105 - (AR) DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCARGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
269$72603.021801262423 - SMSJ TUCSON HOLDINGS LLC, ST. JOSEPHS HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
269$29703.771528301900 - PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES, PROVIDENCE MEDICAL CENTER462162669KSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
269$47648.331518513340 - OCHSNER MORGAN CITY LLC, OCHSNER ST. MARY842237042LARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
269$31800.231649794421 - POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL, LLC, POTTSTOWN HOSPITAL822132538PAGeneral 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
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 269 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes

The MS-DRG 269 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 269 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
268-APR-DRGModerateOther Nervous System And Related Procedures
268-MS-DRGHighAortic and Heart Assist Procedures except Pulsation Balloon with MCC
269-MS-DRGHighAortic and Heart Assist Procedures except Pulsation Balloon without MCC
270-APR-DRGModerateOther Open Craniotomy

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 269. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 269 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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