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MS-DRG 397 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.

Appendix Procedures 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 397 by major payers:

bcbs

$25,834.25

uhc

$36,693.67

aetna

$38,939.40

cigna

$40,208.63

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For billing codeMS-DRG 397
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397$72847.321770788168 - TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR SURGERY, LLP, TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR SURGERY AT TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN DALLAS770628004 - (TX) TEXAS INSTITUTE FOR SURGERY, LLPTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$83992.461548374549 - NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, NEWYORK PRESBYTERIAN BROOKLYN METHODIST HOSPITAL133957095 - (NY) THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$43720.781730123175 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC, ST. FRANCIS-DOWNTOWN582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INCSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$30729.671932427283 - INTEGRIS BASS BAPTIST HEALTH CENTER, INTEGRIS BASS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER730612674OKPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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397$27060.301528052578 - LECONTE MEDICAL CENTER621114867 - (TN) LECONTE MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$8106.001073627584 - FREEMAN-OAK HILL HEALTH SYSTEM, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM431704371 - FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEMMOPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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397$43339.191851764328 - BANNER UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-TUCSON901074557AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$30199.421134826894 - PROCTOR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL370681540 - PROCTOR COMMUNITY HOSPITALILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
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397$78699.881972709970 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE EAST CAMPUS954537720TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$45021.621952333205 - ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, INC, ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER752932830FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$49865.531114079142 - TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS751047527 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLASTXPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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397$9793.001396138970 - SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITAL, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - MARBLE FALLS464007700 - (TX) SCOTT & WHITE HOSPITALTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$38443.071811992480 - PASCACK VALLEY HOSPITAL264051248NJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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397$23364.641639459282 - CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER411724637 - (MN) CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERMNCritical Access Hospital Clinic/Center (261QC0050X)
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397$54835.011437718491 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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MS-DRG 397 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Digestive System Codes

The MS-DRG 397 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 397 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
395-MS-DRGHighOther Digestive System Diagnoses without CC/MCC
397-MS-DRGHighAppendix Procedures with MCC
398-MS-DRGHighAppendix 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 397. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 397 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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