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Last Verified: October 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 ULCERS WITH MCC
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 592 by major payers:
$21,381.89
$29,698.67
$32,182.36
$32,637.28
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MS-DRG 592
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Emanuel Medical Center, Inc., Emanuel Family Practice - Colorado
$69,175.99Published rateSt Catherine Of Siena Medical Center
$41,241.14Published rateElkhart General Hospital, Inc.
Elkhart General Hospital Inc
$31,382.33Published rateShelby County Memorial Hospital Association Inc., Wilson Health
Shelby County Memorial Hospital Association Inc
$24,733.38Published rateCoryell County Memorial Hospital Authority, Coryell Memorial Healthcare System
$16,193.36Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalMS-DRG 592 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue & Breast Codes
The MS-DRG 592 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 592 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.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 585-APR-DRG | Moderate | Other Disorders Of Nervous System |
| 585-MS-DRG | High | BREAST BIOPSY, LOCAL EXCISION AND OTHER BREAST PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC |
| 592-MS-DRG | High | SKIN ULCERS WITH MCC |
| 593-APR-DRG | High | NEONATE BIRTHWT 750-999G W/O MAJOR PROCEDURE |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 592. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 592 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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