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MS-DRG 791 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.

Prematurity with Major Problems
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 791 by major payers:

bcbs

$23,524.87

uhc

$47,397.66

aetna

$63,274.94

cigna

$53,203.36

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For billing codeMS-DRG 791
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United
791$68348.421730195017 - AMERICAN ONCOLOGIC HOSPITAL231352156 - (PA) THE AMERICAN ONCOLOGIC HOSPITALPASpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
791$2331.001790860856 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$63157.851871049973 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH GREENVILLE MEM SUB-ACUTE811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCSpecial Hospital (284300000X)
United
791$43042.191215534466 - COVENANT HOSPITAL HOBBS, COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL621760149NMGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$65672.931003864810 - CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, NORTHWESTERN MEDICINE CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL370960170 - (IL) NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITALILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$73647.961790285500 - COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SOUTH, LLC, COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SOUTH821385366 - (IN) COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK REHABILITATION HOSPITAL SOUTH LLCINRehabilitation Hospital (283X00000X)
United
791$34455.281316924913 - WYOMING COUNTY166002571NYRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
791$35195.461740273994 - ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT, MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL752302928TXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$70838.131073555462 - CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL, CLARKE COUNTY HOSPITAL426037982IAMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
791$83837.491386020402 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL370661199 - DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITALILPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
791$2331.001790860856 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$43883.461801889969 - INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER250965404 - (PA) INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERPAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
791$97973.501801059415 - NORTH COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER841287638COGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$24854.551437102639 - COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY SUBSIDIARY LP, MEDICAL CITY MCKINNEY621682207 - (TX) COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY SUBSIDIARY LPTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
791$43042.191215534466 - COVENANT HOSPITAL HOBBS, COVENANT HEALTH HOBBS HOSPITAL621760149NMGeneral 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 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.

CodeComplexityDescription
790-MS-DRGHighExtreme Immaturity or Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Neonate
791-MS-DRGHighPrematurity with Major Problems
792-APR-DRGHighEXTENSIVE OR PROCEDURES FOR OTHER COMPLICATIONS OF TREATMENT
792-MS-DRGHighPrematurity 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


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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