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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.
ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITH CC
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 644 by major payers:
$12,439.39
$14,048.26
$16,374.51
$16,739.26
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MS-DRG 644
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New York Presbyterian Hospital
The New York And Presbyterian Hospital
$50,383.42Published rateLee Health System Inc, Cape Coral Hospital
$18,262.24Published rateCatawba Valley Medical Center
$13,579.91Published rateClallam County Public Hospital District 2, Olympic Medical Center
Clallam County Public Hospital District 2
$9,175.26Published rateSoutheast Alabama Medical Center, Samc
$2,859.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalMS-DRG 644 vs. Other Endocrine, Nutritional & Metabolic Diseases & Disorders Codes
The MS-DRG 644 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 644 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 643-MS-DRG | High | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITH MCC |
| 644-MS-DRG | High | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS WITH CC |
| 645-MS-DRG | High | ENDOCRINE DISORDERS 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 644. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 644 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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