MS-DRG 688 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 688 by major payers:
$9,584.53
$10,210.87
$11,601.16
$11,920.01
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 688 | $13290.58 | 1326022732 - VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 1 INC, ABRAZO SCOTTSDALE CAMPUS | 621861138 - (AZ) VHS ACQUISITION SUBSIDIARY NUMBER 1 INC | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $15920.99 | 1881729036 - TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | 370661250 - (IL) MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM | IL | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 688 | $7191.31 | 1942895081 - AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, LLC | 854354835 - (NC) AMERICAN HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS, LLC | NC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $14246.45 | 1376624981 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTON, PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL | 352346161 | WA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $10845.00 | 1922351634 - STAMFORD HOSPITAL | 60646917 - (CT) STAMFORD HOSPITAL | CT | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $9326.00 | 1194900654 - HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | 111630914 - (NY) HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | NY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 688 | $12798.05 | 1366281750 - LEE HEALTH SYSTEM INC, GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER | 992646504 | FL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $12798.05 | 1366281750 - LEE HEALTH SYSTEM INC, GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER | 992646504 | FL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $18824.13 | 1497106843 - KECK MEDICAL CENTER | 851644866 - (CA) KECK MEDICAL CENTER OF USC | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $14728.05 | 1902844988 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH SYSTEM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER TORRANCE | 421672810 - (CA) UNITED STATES CATHLOC CONFERENCE | CA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $9849.83 | 1386188837 - SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE INC, SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE | 814322087 - (OK) SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE INC | OK | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $1727.00 | 1770543399 - RUSH MEDICAL FOUNDATION, OCHSNER RUSH MEDICAL CENTER | 640345119 - (MS) RUSH MEDICAL FOUNDATION | MS | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $7336.14 | 1740273994 - ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL | 752302928 | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 688 | $5511.16 | 1992341473 - MERCY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS | 843730625 - (KS) MERCY SPECIALTY HOSPITAL SOUTHEAST KANSAS | KS | Special Hospital (284300000X) |
United | 688 | $11824.63 | 1487917233 - PEACEHEALTH, PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER | 383868360 - (WA) PEACEHEALTH | WA | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
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 688 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract Codes
The MS-DRG 688 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 688 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 687-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Urological Tract Neoplasms with CC |
| 688-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Urological Tract Neoplasms without CC/MCC |
| 689-MS-DRG | High | Kidney and Urological Tract Infections with 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 688. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 688 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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