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MS-DRG 273 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.

Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with 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 273 by major payers:

bcbs

$42,939.67

uhc

$49,360.87

aetna

$55,408.33

cigna

$61,324.66

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For billing codeMS-DRG 273
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United
273$4120.001710355649 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, JOHNSTON MEMORIAL SLEEP LAB540544705 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$39542.851447363783 - BLACKWELL HMA LLC, ALLIANCEHEALTH BLACKWELL730927647OKMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
273$65255.261184647620 - LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITAL930618975 - LEGACY MERIDIAN PARK HOSPITALORGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$178710.931184654923 - DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF MODESTO, INC., DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER OF MODESTO952588614CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$36365.801184206385 - MCLAREN MACOMB381218516 - (MI) MCLAREN MACOMBMIPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
273$67416.211881048221 - BBH CBMC, LLC, CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474802869ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
273$94257.781295788677 - SUN HEALTH CORPORATION, SUN HEALTH BOSWELL HOSPITAL900389314AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$202350.201205605409 - SOUTH CAROLINA COASTAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC934580630SCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$17232.551609287937 - QUILLEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF JOHNSON CITY LLC, QUILLEN REHAB HOSP, A JV OF BALLAD HEALTH AND ENCOMPASS HEALTH465144209 - (TN) QUILLEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF JOHNSON CITY LLCTNRehabilitation Hospital (283X00000X)
United
273$59868.001871193664 - CFHS SUB I, LLC, UCF LAKE NONA HOSPITAL854247323 - (FL) CFHS SUB I LLCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$130533.631275632895 - NYU LANGONE HOSPITALS133971298 - NYU LANGONE HOSPITALSNYRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
273$66475.101588640692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL580566256 - (GA) EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$56840.121972664530 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE, INC., GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL590657322 - BAPTIST HEALTH CARE INCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
273$38267.731962616508 - ALBERT EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER231396794 - ALBERT EINSTEIN HEALTHCARE NETWORKPACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
273$93862.841649367269 - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-WEST VOLUSIA INC, ADVENTHEALTH DELAND593256803 - MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-WEST VOLUSIA INCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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 273 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes

The MS-DRG 273 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 273 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
272-APR-DRGModerateOther Open Craniotomy
272-MS-DRGHighOther Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC
273-MS-DRGHighPercutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures with MCC
274-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 273. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 273 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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