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MS-DRG 277 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 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 277 by major payers:

bcbs

$53,230.86

uhc

$67,554.44

aetna

$76,286.42

cigna

$76,621.53

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For billing codeMS-DRG 277
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United
277$94342.391225156888 - AURORA HEALTH CARE SOUTHERN LAKES, INC., AURORA MEDICAL CENTER KENOSHA390806347 - AURORA HEALTH CARE INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$6034.001285064907 - PRIME HEALTHCARE PARADISE VALLEY LLC, PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL205837239CAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
277$116728.821356901235 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$88407.451225034333 - PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL, INC.582200195 - (GA) PIEDMONT HENRY HOSPITAL INCGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$59071.001780668434 - HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HENRY MAYO NEWHALL HOSPITAL952821104 - (CA) HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITALCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$113269.101942267869 - MARIN GENERAL HOSPITAL942823538 - (CA) MARIN GENERAL HOSPITALCAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
277$89340.001902396708 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UCHEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM - COMMERCE CITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$12785.001588962625 - JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER222783298 - (NJ) JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTERNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$225738.091841687787 - JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER680396600CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$50306.001588640692 - EMORY UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL580566256 - (GA) EMORY UNIVERSITYGAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$54971.501497798847 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., BAPTIST HEALTH FLOYD610444707 - BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$22284.001063500270 - CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITAL750711276 - (TX) CROSBYTON CLINIC HOSPITALTXRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
277$5526.001245227180 - ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER850737566CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
277$24666.001811142359 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLAS, METHODIST RICHARDSON MEDICAL CENTER PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL750800661 - METHODIST HOSPITALS OF DALLASTXPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
277$79440.501831220714 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICESVAGeneral 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 277 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Circulatory System Codes

The MS-DRG 277 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 277 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
276-APR-DRGModerateAp-Drg: Non-Malignant Breast Disorders
276-MS-DRGHighCardiac Defibrillator Implant with MCC or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator
277-MS-DRGHighCardiac Defibrillator Implant without MCC
278-MS-DRGHighUltrasound Accelerated and Other Thrombolysis of Peripheral Vascular Structures 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 277. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 277 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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