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MS-DRG 626 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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.

Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with CC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 626 by major payers:

bcbs

$18,155.43

uhc

$19,824.78

aetna

$23,658.87

cigna

$24,619.17

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For billing codeMS-DRG 626
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
626$48722.461184687790 - BON SECOURS ST MARY'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND LLC, BON SECOURS ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND PSYCHIATRIC UNIT540793767 - BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND LLCVAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
626$13476.591366431702 - HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL CORP, DOCTORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL596031176 - (FL) HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPFLCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
626$23839.391285798918 - UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER AT DALLAS, UT SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL753175630TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$8787.001891809679 - FREEMAN-OAK HILL HEALTH SYSTEM, FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM431704371 - FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEMMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$22730.061881758126 - KISHWAUKEE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE KISHWAUKEE HOSPITAL237087041 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$31592.661902878994 - COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH, INC351865344 - (IN) COMMUNITY HOWARD REGIONAL HEALTH INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$9764.481346704756 - SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL833307316FLLong Term Care Hospital (282E00000X)
United
626$18490.601760482517 - ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL MANHATTAN, INC.481186704 - ASCENSION VIA CHRISTI HOSPITAL MANHATTAN INCKSGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$22473.481083669683 - LEHIGH HMA LLC, LEHIGH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER871999484FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$29266.831245330281 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER916001537WARehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
626$21534.681578504056 - MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD, MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD440552485 - MERCY HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELDMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$30000.531073674040 - ENUMCLAW REGIONAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL910715805 - (WA) ENUMCLAW REGIONAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONWACritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
626$32000.171518988310 - SMDC MEDICAL CENTER, ESSENTIA HEALTH DULUTH (REHAB UNIT)411878730 - (MN) SMDC MEDICAL CENTERMNRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
626$33622.941215003348 - NAPLES HMA LLC, PHYSICIANS REGIONA MEDICAL CENTER-COLLIER204401957FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
626$12609.381912085184 - ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER, CHI HEALTH IMMANUEL470376615 - ALEGENT HEALTH-IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTERNEGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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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 626 vs. Other Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders Codes

The MS-DRG 626 code is part of the Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders 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 626 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
625-APR-DRGHighNEONATE BWT 2000-2499G W OTHER SIGNIFICANT CONDITION
625-MS-DRGHighThyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with MCC
626-MS-DRGHighThyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures with CC
627-MS-DRGHighThyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures without CC/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 626. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 626 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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