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MS-DRG 555 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.

Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 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 555 by major payers:

bcbs

$15,205.67

uhc

$19,791.64

aetna

$21,196.03

cigna

$21,594.45

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For billing codeMS-DRG 555
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United
555$22744.071295755676 - PALM SPRINGS GENERAL HOSPITAL INC NEW CORPORATION, PALM SPRINGS GENERAL HOSPITAL, INC.475625607FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
555$15381.911225339898 - SCREVEN COUNTY HOSPITAL, LLC, OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER - SCREVEN273100946GACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
555$19153.711184655953 - BROOKWOOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC., BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CENTER474757851ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
555$31755.771609846088 - GREENWICH HOSPITAL60646659 - (CT) GREENWICH HOSPITALCTGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
555$24319.591598093825 - MERCY HEALTH, MERCY HOSPITAL FAIRFIELD310538532OHRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
555$16282.951043659816 - ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL LLC, ORO VALLEY HOSPITAL522379881AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
555$21082.921508247016 - SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK HOSPITAL, LLC, ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK474063149TNMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
555$24227.881750788667 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, BRIDGES GEROPSYCHIATRIC PROGRAM AT ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
555$21082.921508247016 - SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK HOSPITAL, LLC, ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK474063149TNMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
555$34407.011801878103 - MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INC, MCLEOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES570370242 - MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE INCSCPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
555$21653.331548294606 - EMANATE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, CITRUS VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER INC956006469 - (CA) EMANATE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTERCARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
555$24319.591598093825 - MERCY HEALTH, MERCY HOSPITAL FAIRFIELD310538532OHRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
555$46488.671396921839 - NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER133957095 - (NY) THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
555$24121.331245330281 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER916001537WARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
555$28743.171720019995 - NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, INC., NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER862695690FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 555 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System & Connective Tissue Codes

The MS-DRG 555 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 555 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
554-APR-DRGModerateHead Trauma With Coma > 1 Hour Or Hemorrhage
554-MS-DRGHighBone Diseases and Arthropathies without MCC
555-MS-DRGHighSigns and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCC
556-MS-DRGHighSigns and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without 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 555. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 555 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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