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MS-DRG 463 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.

Wound Debridement and Skin Graft except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 463 by major payers:

bcbs

$60,119.11

uhc

$68,791.05

aetna

$84,408.68

cigna

$86,272.86

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For billing codeMS-DRG 463
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United
463$111168.781346291309 - THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, NOVANT HEALTH HUNTERSVILLE MEDICAL CENTER560554230 - PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$107420.491306938071 - ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM-SUNBELT, INC, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO590724459 - (FL) ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM-SUNBELT INCFLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$115732.631356901235 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$67192.071053354100 - LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH, LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL111704595 - (NY) LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTHNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$49030.641710031836 - MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTER, INPATIENT DRUG AND ALCOHOL251512436 - (PA) MEADVILLE MEDICAL CENTERPASubstance Use Disorder Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (276400000X)
United
463$38845.501386823631 - MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON430687077 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSONMORehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
463$46875.281922182831 - SALINE HOSPITAL LLC, SALINE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL812816675ARPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
463$134494.201669673463 - ALAMEDA HEALTH SYSTEM, HIGHLAND GENERAL HOSPITAL943302014CAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$72897.291306889597 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, VANDERBILT WILSON COUNTY HOSPITAL352528741 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$182186.531740059948 - EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER LLC934555562SCRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
463$37911.601376548370 - COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL, COFFEY COUNTY HOSPITAL480860883KSCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
463$115471.521386020402 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL370661199 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITALILPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
463$76942.641164495255 - CATAWBA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER560789196NCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
463$182186.531740059948 - EAST COOPER MEDICAL CENTER LLC934555562SCRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
463$116823.631386020402 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL370661199 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITALILPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
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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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 463 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Codes

The MS-DRG 463 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue 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 463 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
462-APR-DRGHighNEPHRITIS & NEPHROSIS
462-MS-DRGHighBilateral or Multiple Major Joint Procedures of Lower Extremity without MCC
463-MS-DRGHighWound Debridement and Skin Graft except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders with MCC
464-APR-DRGModerateNonspecific Cva And Precerebral Occlusion Without Infarction

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 463. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 463 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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