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MS-DRG 509 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.

Arthroscopy
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 509 by major payers:

bcbs

$18,517.89

uhc

$22,990.58

aetna

$27,234.12

cigna

$28,237.12

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For billing codeMS-DRG 509
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United
509$14624.901750788238 - HOKE HEALTHCARE LLC, CAPE FEAR VALLEY HOKE HOSPITAL272763125 - (NC) HOKE HEALTHCARE LLCNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$23710.021134607005 - ADVOCATE NORTH SIDE HEALTH NETWORK, ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTER REHAB UNIT363196629 - (IL) ADVOCATE NORTH SIDE HEALTH NETWORKILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
509$59464.301154775401 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - HARLINGEN452662980TXPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
509$44105.461235764622 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$11494.001447250253 - BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER751837454 - (TX) BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$18714.131679555148 - CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA, CHRISTUS COUSHATTA HEALTH CARE CENTER720408984 - (LA) CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANALAMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
509$43618.851104845015 - TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD751438726 - (TX) TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL HURST-EULESS-BEDFORDTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$26002.661063572733 - MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITAL, BASSETT HEALTHCARE135596796 - MARY IMOGENE BASSETT HOSPITALNYPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
509$17009.221790996445 - J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL231352159 - (PA) J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITALPAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$27769.911679545966 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC., COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NORTH743230935INPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
509$21786.581124346754 - INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER INC, INTEGRIS MENTAL HEALTH CENTER731034824 - (OK) INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER INCOKPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
509$10123.001801826839 - BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER824052186 - (TX) BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER - CENTENNIALTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$18661.001144894577 - HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION221487576 - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INCNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
509$31483.581407815830 - ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTER61562701 - (NY) ST CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTERNYPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
509$30180.411649867896 - NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH NEW HANOVER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL853777599NCPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
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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 509 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Codes

The MS-DRG 509 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 509 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
508-MS-DRGHighMajor Shoulder or Elbow Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
509-MS-DRGHighArthroscopy
510-APR-DRGHighPELVIC EVISCERATION, RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY & OTHER RADICAL GYN PROCS
510-MS-DRGHighShoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures 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 509. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 509 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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