MS-DRG 388 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 388 by major payers:
$17,076.03
$19,332.84
$23,236.95
$23,566.11
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 388 | $24988.30 | 1972056364 - EMORY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MIDTOWN, CRAWFORD LONG HOSPITAL | 580566200 | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $1875.00 | 1265516462 - FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER SWING BED UNIT | 636004942 | AL | Medicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X) |
United | 388 | $16856.81 | 1316505043 - ETHICUS HOSPITAL DFW LLC, LEGENT ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL | 263044485 - (TX) ETHICUS HOSPITAL DFW | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $5761.00 | 1598196206 - EBD BEMC BURLESON, LLC, BAYLOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER AT MANSFIELD | 364755936 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $32090.85 | 1114958584 - INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INC | 351955872 - (IN) INDIANA UNIVERSITY HEALTH INC | IN | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 388 | $17097.88 | 1346774841 - STEWARD TRUMBULL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC. | 815457243 | OH | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 388 | $15465.53 | 1043297401 - INSIGHT CHICAGO, INC., INSIGHT HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO | 862358048 - INSIGHT CHICAGO INC | IL | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 388 | $25423.39 | 1982799375 - LOVELACE HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC, LOVELACE WOMEN'S HOSPITAL | 850327237 | NM | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $28743.89 | 1063463156 - NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER | 561376368 - (NC) NOVANT HEALTH MATTHEWS MEDICAL CENTER LLC | NC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $36322.55 | 1073535027 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTER | 132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION | NY | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $3783.00 | 1124058615 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 621636465 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM | TN | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $25295.25 | 1992724660 - MERCY HEALTH-ST CHARLES HOSPITAL LLC, MERCY HEALTH ST CHARLES HOSPITAL | 344428250 - MERCY HEALTH - ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER LLC | OH | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 388 | $4590.00 | 1780655332 - THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE, REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL ALABAMA | 822445000 - (AL) THE HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF GREENVILLE | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 388 | $39747.57 | 1467618835 - MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INC, CBO MRMC HOSPITALISTS | 570370242 - MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INC | SC | Hospitalist Physician (208M00000X) |
United | 388 | $31321.65 | 1720019995 - NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, INC., NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER | 862695690 | FL | 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 388 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System Codes
The MS-DRG 388 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 388 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 387-MS-DRG | High | Inflammatory Bowel Disease without CC/MCC |
| 388-MS-DRG | High | Gastrointestinal Obstruction with MCC |
| 389-MS-DRG | High | Gastrointestinal Obstruction 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 388. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 388 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
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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