MS-DRG 791 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 791 by major payers:
$23,524.87
$47,397.66
$63,274.94
$53,203.36
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 791 | $5821.00 | 1205189172 - EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS, LLC, BAPTIST NEIGHBORHOOD HOSPITAL OVERLOOK | 452497248 - (TX) EMERUS BHS SA THOUSAND OAKS LLC | TX | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $102281.06 | 1548517410 - STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 113243405 | NY | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 791 | $102281.06 | 1548517410 - STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL | 113243405 | NY | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 791 | $56838.60 | 1649337908 - BUTLER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, BUTLER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | 250965274 - (PA) BUTLER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS | PA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $97973.50 | 1801059415 - NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER | 841287638 | CO | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $70838.13 | 1073555462 - CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL, CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL | 426037982 | IA | Medicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X) |
United | 791 | $91567.20 | 1124341672 - BANNER IRONWOOD MEDICAL CENTER | 900412842 | AZ | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $47711.94 | 1962730564 - MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION | 610620567 | KY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 791 | $36337.00 | 1356694400 - ORLANDO HEALTH, ARNOLD PALMER HOSPITAL | 591726273 - (FL) ORLANDO HEALTH INC | FL | Children's Hospital (282NC2000X) |
United | 791 | $37452.98 | 1922253152 - HAMOT MEDICAL CENTER | 250965387 - (PA) UPMC | PA | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $116429.81 | 1457895336 - DE CRAIG RANCH, LLC, DIGNITY HEALTH-ST ROSE DOMINICAN SAHARA | 364827272 - (NV) DE CRAIG RANCH LLC | NV | General Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X) |
United | 791 | $47711.94 | 1962730564 - MURRAY-CALLOWAY COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL CORPORATION | 610620567 | KY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 791 | $49936.76 | 1821130741 - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL | 616001218 | KY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 791 | $49936.76 | 1821130741 - UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITAL | 616001218 | KY | Psychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X) |
United | 791 | $46258.50 | 1861028268 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INC | 843178470 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INC | KY | 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 791 vs. Other Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium Codes
The MS-DRG 791 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 791 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 790-MS-DRG | High | Extreme Immaturity or Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Neonate |
| 791-MS-DRG | High | Prematurity with Major Problems |
| 792-APR-DRG | High | EXTENSIVE OR PROCEDURES FOR OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT |
| 792-MS-DRG | High | Prematurity without Major Problems |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 791. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 791 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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