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MS-DRG 697 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: December 2025

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.

Urethral Stricture
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 697 by major payers:

bcbs

$11,593.92

uhc

$13,232.09

aetna

$15,902.14

cigna

$16,235.83

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For billing codeMS-DRG 697
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
697$4841.081578505095 - HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1 CRAWFORD COUNTY, GIRARD MEDICAL CENTER480698644KSCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
697$12194.911629085659 - ST JAMES HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER362167869 - FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA FIELDSILPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
697$24222.501083274930 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$5761.001669569984 - IRVING-COPPELL SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICAL HOSPITAL - LAS COLINAS542086863TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$5761.001669569984 - IRVING-COPPELL SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE SURGICAL HOSPITAL - LAS COLINAS542086863TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$500.001851642540 - HOUSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL862345211TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$500.001851642540 - HOUSTON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL862345211TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$11609.861164539730 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, ADVOCATE LUTHERAN GENERAL HOSPITAL362169147 - ADVOCATE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$29517.031255334173 - FROEDTERT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN HOSPITAL, INC., FROEDTERT HOSPITAL390987025 - (WI) COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF MENOMONEE FALLS INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$23619.111639108434 - WILLAMETTE FALLS HOSPITAL, PROVIDENCE WILLAMETTE FALLS MEDICAL CENTER611659489ORGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$12639.701033100052 - HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEM, SENIOR BEHAVORIAL HEALTH231534300 - HOLY REDEEMER HEALTH SYSTEMPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
697$6893.021982678827 - KANSAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL INC, KANSAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, A JOINT VENTURE OF ENCOMPASS HEALTH521535077 - (KS) KANSAS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL INCKSRehabilitation Hospital (283X00000X)
United
697$14773.051598829442 - METHODIST HEALTHCARE, METHODIST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH620479367 - METHODIST HEALTHCARE-MEMPHISTNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
697$8881.661720011810 - BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER900054201 - (AZ) BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTERAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
697$25505.831851847974 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH CANCER INST-EASLEY811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 697 vs. Other Diseases & Disorders of the Kidney & Urinary Tract Codes

The MS-DRG 697 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 697 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
696-APR-DRGHighOTHER CHEMOTHERAPY
696-MS-DRGHighKidney and Urological Tract Signs and Symptoms without MCC
697-MS-DRGHighUrethral Stricture
698-MS-DRGHighOther Kidney and Urological Tract Diagnoses 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 697. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 697 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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