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MS-DRG 511 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.

Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with CC
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 511 by major payers:

bcbs

$21,753.08

uhc

$25,358.12

aetna

$30,756.23

cigna

$32,011.15

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For billing codeMS-DRG 511
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United
511$28051.351023065794 - CHCA WOMANS HOSPITAL LP, WOMAN'S HOSPITAL OF TEXAS621810381 - (TX) CHCA WOMANS HOSPITAL LPTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$25272.001548214257 - REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL, LLC, REDMOND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER581123037 - (GA) REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL LLCGARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
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511$24818.821275593337 - COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL202501360OKGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$33195.001033622642 - OSCEOLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, INC., HCA FLORIDA OSCEOLA HOSPITAL611257509 - (FL) OSCEOLA REGIONAL HOSPITAL INCFLRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
511$26866.461689658791 - ROGER WILLIAMS HOSPITAL464648465RIPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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511$24424.771619147824 - HEALTH & HOSPITAL CORPORATION OF MARION COUNTY, WISHARD HEALTH SERVICES356005697INGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$22700.891619923919 - METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, METRO HEALTH HOSPITAL380593405 - METROPOLITAN HOSPITALMIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$1500.001730303942 - SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, S M RM C SENIOR LIFE640468873MSPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
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511$16916.001003236878 - ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL INC, ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOMERSET221487243 - (NJ) ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$20446.001578519815 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, L.P., GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL621763090CAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
511$90634.151275558819 - SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC., SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER952588614CARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
511$45166.711326142498 - ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER, INC, ST ELIZABETH DEARBORN610445850 - ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTER INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
511$32999.141912205311 - ST. TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL DISTRIC #1, CANCER SERVICES720478620LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$39971.831851950810 - 841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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511$17340.921760598692 - PECOS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL921628671TXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
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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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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 511 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Codes

The MS-DRG 511 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 511 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
510-APR-DRGHighPELVIC EVISCERATION, RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY & OTHER RADICAL GYN PROCS
510-MS-DRGHighShoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with MCC
511-MS-DRGHighShoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with CC
512-APR-DRGHighUTERINE & ADNEXA PROCEDURES FOR NON-OVARIAN & NON-ADNEXAL MALIG

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 511. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 511 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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