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MS-DRG 573 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: March 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.

Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 573 by major payers:

bcbs

$61,096.65

uhc

$80,260.05

aetna

$95,429.70

cigna

$98,449.28

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For billing codeMS-DRG 573
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United
573$187709.231740252592 - VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 9 INC, METROWEST MEDICAL CENTER621861200 - (MA) VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 9 INCMAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$104252.171316975626 - SAINT VINCENT HEALTH CENTER250965547 - (PA) HIGHMARK HEALTHPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
573$119155.001427447697 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL352528741 - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERTNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$5761.001407344880 - CR EMERGENCY ROOM LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL ROCKWALL262978009TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$19346.001962409987 - MERIDIAN HOSPITALS CORPORATION, OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER221487576 - HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH INCNJGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$102207.641396854543 - LIFECARE HOSPITAL OF NEW ORLEANS AT KENNER205432782LAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$106370.591720142565 - SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTER INC, ADVENTHEALTH SHAWNEE MISSION IP PSYCH480637331 - SHAWNEE MISSION MEDICAL CENTER INCKSPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
573$75745.851760867196 - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY616001218KYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$79520.841639271794 - GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRIC UNIT362379649 - (IL) GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITALILPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
573$91369.211992131734 - DIGNITY HEALTH, ST. JOSEPH'S WESTGATE MEDICAL CENTER721561134 - (AZ) ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$65794.211821063553 - EAST TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER TRINITY824037220TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$133201.871750301636 - SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP,INC, CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - REHAB222592333 - SOUTHCOAST HOSPITALS GROUP INCMARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
573$82078.921518993880 - THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH, INC., THEDA CLARK MEDICAL CENTER INC.390830664 - (WI) THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - NEENAH INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
573$2765.001386657161 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEM, NORTON COMMUNITY REHABILITAION UNIT621636465 - WELLMONT HEALTH SYSTEMVARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
573$103094.421447898622 - VHS OF ARROWHEAD, INC., ABRAZO SURPRISE HOSPITAL621811285AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 573 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast Codes

The MS-DRG 573 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast 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 573 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
572-APR-DRGModerateConcussion, Closed Skull Fracture Nos, And Uncomplicated Intracranial Injury, Coma < 1 Hour Or No Coma
572-MS-DRGHighSkin Debridement without CC/MCC
573-MS-DRGHighSkin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
574-APR-DRGModerateConcussion, Closed Skull Fracture Nos, And Uncomplicated Intracranial Injury, Coma < 1 Hour Or No Coma

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 573. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 573 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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