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MS-DRG 276 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.

Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with MCC or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator
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 276 by major payers:

bcbs

$65,952.26

uhc

$86,952.16

aetna

$94,706.75

cigna

$99,622.13

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For billing codeMS-DRG 276
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
276$52392.231063422053 - VALLEY MEDICAL FACILITIES INC, VALLEY MEDICAL FACILITIES INC DBA HERITAGE VALLEY BEAVER251801532 - (PA) HERITAGE VALLEY HEALTH SYSTEMPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$95715.861851305619 - FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC., FRYE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER -ALEXANDER CAMPUS352547114NCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$68162.611831280957 - UPLAND HILLS HEALTH, INC., UPLAND HILLS HEALTH421017512 - (WI) UPLAND HILLS HEALTH INCWIMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
276$99672.001780691675 - SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER953522679 - SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER INCCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$100605.241962689661 - SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS470376601 - (NE) SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTERNERehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
276$9240.001164478442 - OSCEOLASC LLC, ST CLOUD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER203728235 - (FL) OSCEOLASC LLCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$135537.621992880058 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$123404.841316137201 - MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER, INC, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS522218584 - (DC) MEDSTAR-GEORGETOWN MEDICAL CENTER INCDCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$51598.001326085424 - JFK MEDICAL CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL621694180 - (FL) JFK MEDICAL CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIPFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$9793.001154315307 - SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL BRENHAM, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - BRENHAM742519752 - (TX) SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL BRENHAMTXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
276$121552.241245597418 - SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP222592333 - SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INCMAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$9334.001972531218 - DR SUSONI HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICES CORP, HOSPITAL PAVIA ARECIBO660520807 - (PR) DR. SUSONI HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICE CORP DBA HOSP CAYETANO COLI Y TOSTPRGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$40406.071295764330 - BAPTIST HOSPITALS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS, MEMORIAL HERMANN BAPTIST ORANGE HOSPITAL741303720 - BAPTIST HOSPITALS OF SOUTHEAST TEXASTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$74388.001477703783 - UCSF MEDICAL CENTER943281657CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
276$133984.871912122532 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL370723793 - (IL) MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMILGeneral 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 276 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes

The MS-DRG 276 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 276 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
275-APR-DRGModerateOther Open Craniotomy
275-MS-DRGHighCardiac Defibrillator Implant with Cardiac Catheterization and MCC
276-MS-DRGHighCardiac Defibrillator Implant with MCC or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator
277-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 276. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 276 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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