MS-DRG 659 Fee Schedule
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.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 659 by major payers:
$31,790.71
$33,852.79
$41,111.33
$41,923.21
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 659 | $52508.07 | 1588771216 - PINNACLE HEALTH HOSPITALS, PINNACLE HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC UNIT | 251778644 - (PA) UPMC PINNACLE HOSPITALS | PA | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 659 | $19546.58 | 1720033947 - ST. DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP, HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN | 742781812 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $19546.58 | 1720033947 - ST. DAVIDS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP, L.P., LLP, HEART HOSPITAL OF AUSTIN | 742781812 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $31113.49 | 1699778985 - LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL, LLC | 481300080 - (LA) LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC | LA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $5761.00 | 1043641749 - CR EMERGENCY ROOM, LLC, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE EMERGENCY HOSPITAL COLLEYVILLE | 262978009 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $54094.57 | 1518993880 - THEDACARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER-NEENAH, INC., THEDA CLARK MEDICAL CENTER INC. | 350983617 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK INC | WI | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $36873.69 | 1528133147 - LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH, BROOKHAVEN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC UNIT | 111704595 - (NY) LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL AT NYU LANGONE HEALTH | NY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 659 | $34190.00 | 1063466563 - NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER INC, HCA FLORIDA NORTHWEST HOSPITAL | 611259843 - (FL) NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER INC | FL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $28304.66 | 1023061405 - AFFINITY HOSPITAL LLC, GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER | 203391873 | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $28304.66 | 1023061405 - AFFINITY HOSPITAL LLC, GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER | 203391873 | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $33717.82 | 1578591756 - MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER, MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER | 621590713 | TN | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 659 | $33717.82 | 1578591756 - MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER, MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTER | 621590713 | TN | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 659 | $31639.58 | 1639293483 - COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, COOKEVILLE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER | 626002166 | TN | Rehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X) |
United | 659 | $61693.00 | 1376595777 - GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, L.P., GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL | 621763090 | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 659 | $64419.92 | 1619938149 - SENTARA HOSPITALS, SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | 541547408 - SENTARA HOSPITALS | VA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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MS-DRG 659 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract Codes
The MS-DRG 659 code is part of the Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract 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 659 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 658-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm without CC/MCC |
| 659-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with MCC |
| 660-APR-DRG | High | MAJOR HEMATOLOGIC/IMMUNOLOGIC DIAG EXC SICKLE CELL CRISIS & COAGUL |
| 660-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with CC |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 659. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 659 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
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