MS-DRG 344 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 344 by major payers:
$32,627.51
$35,241.21
$42,379.02
$43,657.86
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 344 | $43336.69 | 1134227606 - SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL INC. | 42769210 - SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL INC | MA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $29232.00 | 1114063492 - BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL | 237309937 - BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL | MO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $31998.03 | 1407364847 - TYLER REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC | 823878395 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $27826.09 | 1518440254 - PRIME HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 300885567 | GA | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 344 | $96464.82 | 1528167442 - SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL / MEDICINE | 133964321 - (NY) PEO MID-HUDSON VALLEY STAFFCO | NY | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 344 | $29639.50 | 1871137513 - CANYON ATLANTIC | 843385649 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $39742.85 | 1437840253 - SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC | 923616260 | AR | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 344 | $32506.44 | 1265549646 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, INC., NORTH MS MED PSYCH UNIT | 640662976 - NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER INC | MS | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 344 | $28426.16 | 1730697350 - JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL LLC, UTHEALTH EAST TEXAS JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL | 824037220 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $29591.00 | 1548375082 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER | 362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | IL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $74141.52 | 1457895336 - DE CRAIG RANCH, LLC, DIGNITY HEALTH-ST ROSE DOMINICAN SAHARA | 364827272 - (NV) DE CRAIG RANCH LLC | NV | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $29905.65 | 1992729461 - ADAMS COUNTY HOSPITAL 2, EAST ADAMS RURAL HOSPITAL OR ADAMS COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT #2 | 916001963 - (WA) ADAMS COUNTY HOSPITAL 2 | WA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 344 | $43459.58 | 1740805423 - FROEDTERT HEALTH NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL, LLC, FROEDTERT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 843381796 | WI | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $68421.31 | 1801803903 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER | 132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | NY | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 344 | $37291.87 | 1194770404 - MADISON HMA LLC, MERIT HEALTH MADISON | 30400182 - (MS) MADISON HMA LLC | MS | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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MS-DRG 344 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System Codes
The MS-DRG 344 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive 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 344 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 337-MS-DRG | High | Peritoneal Adhesiolysis without CC/MCC |
| 344-MS-DRG | High | Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with MCC |
| 345-MS-DRG | High | Minor Small and Large Bowel Procedures with CC |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 344. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 344 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
Private Insurance Rates
Negotiated rates between providers and insurance companies
Geographic Location
Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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Hospital providers may have different rates than private practice.
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