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MS-DRG 428 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Multiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion except Cervical without CC/MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Hepatobiliary System & Pancreas

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 428 by major payers:

bcbs

$61,452.92

uhc

$77,523.15

aetna

$80,374.78

cigna

$89,404.20

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United
428$104957.671639124134 - ST. VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL, INC., ASCENSION ST. VINCENT CARMEL743107055 - (IN) ST VINCENT CARMEL HOSPITAL INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$5539.001255579389 - TEXAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - SUNNYVALE510570864 - (TX) TEXAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LTDTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$87008.811760413777 - THEDACARE MEDICAL CENTER, COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC AND BERLIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL350983617 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK INCWICritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
428$46983.001043292899 - METRO KNOXVILLE HMA LLC, TENNOVA HEALTHCARE NORTH KNOXVILLE MEDICAL CENTER452528414TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$65785.001205251204 - PROSPECT CHARTERCARE SJHSRI, LLC, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REHABILITATION CENTER464661337RIRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
428$38925.001396746129 - MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXAS, CHI ST. LUKES HEALTH MEMORIAL LUFKIN750755367 - (TX) MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF EAST TEXASTXRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
428$145957.711558521070 - BANNER BOSWELL MEDICAL CENTER900389314AZRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
428$89204.951902865355 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER111888924 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPTIAL MEDICAL CENTERNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$31976.001124137054 - ASCENSION SETON, ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST741109643 - ASCENSION SETONTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$26220.001124137054 - ASCENSION SETON, ASCENSION SETON NORTHWEST741109643 - ASCENSION SETONTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$51276.191508859661 - MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON, JEFFERSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION430687077 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSONMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$96024.531467129700 - VHS SAN ANTONIO PARTNERS, LLC, NORTHEAST BAPTIST HOSPITAL760714523TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$70248.821265454391 - PRESENCE CENTRAL AND SUBURBAN HOSPITALS NETWORK, PRESENCE MERCY MEDICAL CENTER992367318ILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
428$65785.001205251204 - PROSPECT CHARTERCARE SJHSRI, LLC, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND REHABILITATION CENTER464661337RIRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
428$76011.611831868033 - VHS SAN ANTONIO PARTNERS, LLC, NORTH CENTRAL BAPTIST HOSPITAL760714523TXGeneral 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 428 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Hepatobiliary System & Pancreas Codes

The MS-DRG 428 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Hepatobiliary System & Pancreas 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 428 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
427-APR-DRGHighTHYROID DISORDERS
427-MS-DRGHighMultiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion except Cervical with CC
428-MS-DRGHighMultiple Level Combined Anterior and Posterior Spinal Fusion except Cervical without CC/MCC
429-MS-DRGHighCombined Anterior and Posterior Cervical Spinal Fusion 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 428. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 428 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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