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MS-DRG 512 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 without CC/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 512 by major payers:

bcbs

$17,007.02

uhc

$20,995.84

aetna

$25,280.15

cigna

$26,369.40

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For billing codeMS-DRG 512
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United
512$19297.271326064452 - SOLIS HEALTHCARE, LP, ROXBOROUGH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL454246163 - (PA) PRIME HEALTHCARE SERVICES ROXBOROUGH, LLCPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
512$21386.081801897038 - DLP CONEMAUGH MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER LLC, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER611739000PAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$28015.911306312921 - THE TOLEDO HOSPITAL344428256 - (OH) TOLEDO HOSPITALOHRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
512$44922.551245248939 - MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL, MOUNT SINAI OF QUEENS131624096 - MOUNT SINAI HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$22121.721487684908 - BAPTIST HEALTH, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - NORTH LITTLE ROCK-REHAB710236856 - (AR) BAPTIST HEALTHARRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
512$27946.661184655953 - BROOKWOOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC., BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER474757851ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
512$23056.001689688988 - PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM, CENTURA LITTLETON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL840438224 - PORTERCARE ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEMCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$28816.591770048217 - UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL473393862 - (CO) UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITALCORehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
512$44182.331700801909 - TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED, THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL CAMPUS954537720TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$40503.691932543428 - BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTER900981239 - (AZ) BANNER GOLDFIELD MEDICAL CENTERAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$18478.001609275585 - CHCA PEARLAND, L.P., HCA HOUSTON HEALTHCARE PEARLAND50631189TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$27946.661184655953 - BROOKWOOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC., BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER474757851ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
512$73360.111407016793 - DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTORS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH952588614CAPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
512$12336.861043218944 - PITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, ECU HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER560585243 - (NC) PITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCNCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
512$11421.911124170691 - WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC., WILLIS KNIGHTON SOUTH HOSPITAL720400933 - WILLIS-KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTERLAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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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 512 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Codes

The MS-DRG 512 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 512 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
511-APR-DRGHighUTERINE & ADNEXA PROCEDURES FOR OVARIAN & ADNEXAL MALIGNANCY
511-MS-DRGHighShoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures with CC
512-MS-DRGHighShoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures without CC/MCC
513-APR-DRGHighUTERINE & ADNEXA PROCEDURES FOR NON-MALIGNANCY EXCEPT LEIOMYOMA

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 512. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 512 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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