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Last Verified: October 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.
POSTOPERATIVE OR POST-TRAUMATIC INFECTIONS WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites |
| Common Place of Service | 21 - Inpatient Hospital 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Complexity Level | High |
National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 856 by major payers:
$51,297.56
$58,278.36
$70,631.97
$72,550.88
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MS-DRG 856
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Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company LLC, Valley Baptist Medical Center
$152,717.65Published rateForsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc.
Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc
$89,723.42Published rateBaptist Health System Inc, Walker Baptist Medical Center
$74,548.14Published rateTaylor County Hospital District Health Facilities Corporation
Taylor County Hospital District Health Facilities Corp
$30,376.96Published rateWellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Inc., Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Swing Bed
Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital Inc
$2,764.00Published rate
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See a sample payer proposalMS-DRG 856 vs. Other Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites Codes
The MS-DRG 856 code is part of the Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites 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 856 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 855-MS-DRG | High | INFECTIOUS AND PARASITIC DISEASES WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITHOUT CC/MCC |
| 856-MS-DRG | High | POSTOPERATIVE OR POST-TRAUMATIC INFECTIONS WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH MCC |
| 857-MS-DRG | High | POSTOPERATIVE OR POST-TRAUMATIC INFECTIONS WITH O.R. PROCEDURES WITH CC |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 856. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 856 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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