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MS-DRG 871 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: March 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.

Septicemia or Severe Septis without MV >96 Hours with MCC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 871 by major payers:

bcbs

$22,368.63

uhc

$25,558.70

aetna

$31,207.29

cigna

$31,516.18

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For billing codeMS-DRG 871
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United
871$33229.331649355702 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$21358.551871977751 - GOTTLIEB COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION, MACNEAL HOSPITAL363332852 - (IL) GOTTLIEB COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATIONILRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
871$24526.251801902713 - SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER150533577 - (NY) SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERNYPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$30441.981134489925 - PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, EVERGREENHEALTH MONROE916018764WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$29670.881790722825 - UNIVERSITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, L.C., LAKEVIEW REGIONAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH621596506LAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$15773.501235167750 - JEFFERSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC, FW HUSTON MEDICAL CENTER480576046 - (KS) JEFFERSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCKSCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
871$25750.591053481861 - SSM HEALTH CARE ST. LOUIS, SSM HEALTH DEPAUL HOSPITAL - ST. LOUIS431343281 - SSM HEALTH CARE ST LOUISMOPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$16064.261326002049 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER916001537WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$49955.071790264497 - PRISMA HEALTH-UPSTATE, PRISMA HEALTH BAPTIST EASLEY HOSPITAL O/P SERVICES, MCP811723202 - PRISMA HEALTH - UPSTATESCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$41773.101598868655 - GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM311480941 - (OH) GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$54032.301699716027 - ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, INC., INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH ST MARY'S REGIONAL HOSPITAL840425720 - (CO) ST MARYS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER INCCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$37036.941013407865 - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, UCHEALTH EMERGENCY ROOM - ARVADA841179794 - (CO) UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYCOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$30441.981134489925 - PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY, EVERGREENHEALTH MONROE916018764WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$79282.251396818209 - COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., COASTAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL- REHABILITATION UNIT300151925 - (SC) COASTAL CAROLINA MEDICAL CENTER INCSCRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
871$8383.001770520462 - THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL50258905 - THE MIRIAM HOSPITALRIGeneral 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 871 vs. Other Infectious & Parasitic Diseases, Systemic or Unspecified Sites Codes

The MS-DRG 871 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 871 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
870-MS-DRGHighSepticemia or Severe Septis with MV >96 Hours
871-MS-DRGHighSepticemia or Severe Septis without MV >96 Hours with MCC
872-MS-DRGHighSepticemia or Severe Septis without MV >96 Hours without 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 871. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 871 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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