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MS-DRG 787 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: February 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.

Cesarean Section without Sterilization with CC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 787 by major payers:

bcbs

$12,488.14

uhc

$12,278.33

aetna

$16,035.83

cigna

$17,305.36

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For billing codeMS-DRG 787
PayerCodeRateNPITax IDStateSpecialty

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United
787$12952.001508843566 - NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER LLC, NOVANT HEALTH ROWAN MEDICAL CENTER560547479 - (NC) ROWAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC.NCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$19056.001699910174 - SODEXO953561198 - (SC) AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA INCSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$26749.921972523348 - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AT STONY BROOK, STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL113243405NYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$15381.511548681091 - RCHP OTTUMWA LLC, SENIOR BEHAVIORAL CARE CENTER272200283IAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
787$10339.531043311715 - SHEPHERD CENTER INC510141601 - (GA) SHEPHERD CENTER INCGALong Term Care Hospital (282E00000X)
United
787$6736.001952954307 - LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL231689692 - LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITALPAChildren's Hospital (282NC2000X)
United
787$11734.281083708226 - ST LUKE'S METHODIST HOSPITAL420504780 - ST LUKES METHODIST HOSPITALIAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$21554.531295843787 - MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM, MEMORIAL HERMANN NORTHEAST741152597 - (TX) MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEMTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$13679.001891367629 - STEWARD NSMC, INC., STEWARD FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF NORTH SHORE862695690FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$15368.491396847596 - ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INC351738708 - (IN) ST CATHERINE HOSPITAL INCINGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$18924.461942252705 - NORTHWEST ARKANSAS HOSPITALS, LLC, NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER205896848ARRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
787$21891.001053359729 - HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER911631806WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$12514.001174977557 - BBH CBMC, LLC, CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER474802869ALGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$12400.001295780476 - HTI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION, TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER621560757TNGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
787$20506.531386649804 - CENTRAL SUFFOLK HOSPITAL, PECONIC BAY MEDICAL CENTER111661359 - (NY) CENTRAL SUFFOLK HOSPITALNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist

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MS-DRG 787 vs. Other Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium Codes

The MS-DRG 787 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 787 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
786-MS-DRGHighCesarean Section without Sterilization with MCC
787-MS-DRGHighCesarean Section without Sterilization with CC
788-MS-DRGHighCesarean Section without Sterilization 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 787. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 787 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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