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MS-DRG 353 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Hernia Procedures except Inguinal and Femoral with MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 353 by major payers:

bcbs

$32,696.09

uhc

$37,987.93

aetna

$46,132.12

cigna

$47,398.09

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For billing codeMS-DRG 353
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United
353$77109.401700801909 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CAMPUS954537720TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$19228.751255788014 - CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ER PHYSICIAN GROUP250987222 - CORRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONPACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
353$17232.551265512917 - HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL431530883MOMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
353$78407.891902836943 - DLP CENTRAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER LLC, CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL810691912NCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$53662.171528386737 - SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL752522262TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$48521.001386649804 - CENTRAL SUFFOLK HOSPITAL, PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER111661359 - (NY) CENTRAL SUFFOLK HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$64967.141013048990 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INOVA MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICESVARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
353$41650.801528133147 - LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH, BROOKHAVEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT111704595 - (NY) LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTHNYPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
353$84112.571457895336 - DE CRAIG RANCH, LLC, DIGNITY HEALTH-ST ROSE DOMINICAN SAHARA364827272 - (NV) DE CRAIG RANCH LLCNVGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$50793.691982650206 - LAKEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, LAKEVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER621596506LAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
353$47281.421770048217 - UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL473393862 - (CO) UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITALCORehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
353$14372.291013068808 - ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL, ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITAL720627145 - (LA) ST HELENA PARISH HOSPITALLACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
353$29834.481356723027 - PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES-PORT HURON LLC472361878MIRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
353$30868.911023182177 - ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
353$67712.171487821237 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL @ SYRACUSE161469571NYCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
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 353 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System Codes

The MS-DRG 353 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 353 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
352-MS-DRGHighInguinal and Femoral Hernia Procedures without CC/MCC
353-MS-DRGHighHernia Procedures except Inguinal and Femoral with MCC
354-MS-DRGHighHernia Procedures except Inguinal and Femoral 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 353. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 353 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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