MS-DRG 768 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 | • Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 768 by major payers:
$13,427.85
$10,470.43
$15,091.88
$17,741.23
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 768 | $1500.00 | 1720096019 - COUNTY OF WARD, WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 756001193 | TX | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 768 | $18441.96 | 1104881507 - PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 840935136 - (CO) PARKVIEW MEDICAL CENTER INC | CO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $6413.00 | 1710157532 - VALLEY VIEW HOSPITAL, VALLEY VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 462288155 - MERCY HOSPITAL ADA INC | OK | Medicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X) |
United | 768 | $3866.00 | 1023061496 - CRESTWOOD HEALTHCARE LP, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | 621647983 | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $30290.76 | 1407082308 - HUGHSTON HOSPITAL, INC., NORTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER | 331216751 - (GA) HUGHSTON HOSPITAL INC | GA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $9690.20 | 1043646136 - MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, INC | 460928982 | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $15831.66 | 1023003720 - KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL | 361000540 - (IL) KATHERINE SHAW BETHEA HOSPITAL | IL | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 768 | $1500.00 | 1720096019 - COUNTY OF WARD, WARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 756001193 | TX | Critical Access Hospital (282NC0060X) |
United | 768 | $3800.00 | 1851340087 - FORT MEADE VAMC | 460429218 - FORT MEADE VAMC | SD | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $5185.00 | 1922002674 - FRISCO MEDICAL CENTER LLP, BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MED CNTR - FRISCO | 752865177 - (TX) FRISCO MEDICAL CENTER LLP | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $9690.20 | 1043646136 - MANAGED HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION, INC | 460928982 | AL | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $9650.00 | 1790881118 - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA | 561118388 | NC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $9650.00 | 1790881118 - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA | 561118388 | NC | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $40585.25 | 1033224704 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT STONY BROOK, STONY BROOK SOUTHAMPTON HOSPITAL | 113243405 | NY | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 768 | $3866.00 | 1023061496 - CRESTWOOD HEALTHCARE LP, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | 621647983 | AL | 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 768 vs. Other Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium Codes
The MS-DRG 768 code is part of the Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium 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 768 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 768-MS-DRG | High | Vaginal Delivery with O.R. Procedures except Sterilization and/or D&C |
| 769-MS-DRG | High | Postpartum and Post Abortion Diagnoses with O.R. Procedures |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 768. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 768 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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Government-set reimbursement amounts
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Costs may be higher in urban areas.
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