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MS-DRG 871 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: January 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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United
871$46634.711659574069 - BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, JOHN J. RHODES REHABILITATION INSTITUTE363386394 - (AZ) BANNER BAYWOOD MEDICAL CENTERAZRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
871$40290.391053972760 - ADVENTHEALTH POLK SOUTH INC, ADVENTHEALTH LAKE WALES834672945FLGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$33043.411902437650 - MCHS HOSPITALS INC, MARSHFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - WESTON810977948 - MCHS HOSPITALS INCWIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$20791.331851397871 - JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST. MARY'S HEALTHCARE, INC., FRAZIER REHAB INSTITUTE JEFFERSONTOWN843178470 - UOFL HEALTH-LOUISVILLE INCKYRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
United
871$16962.351376854208 - RCHP, SHOALS HOSPITAL272451336ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$34578.081730194259 - MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER, CENTEGRA HOSPITAL WOODSTOCK362338884 - NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTHCAREILGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$23517.731053963009 - ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER741282696 - ST JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTERTXGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$5818.001801062310 - INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC., BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER592496294 - INDIAN RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCFLPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$4958.001386834547 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, HOSPITALIST OF JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL540544705 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCVAHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
871$16962.351376854208 - RCHP, SHOALS HOSPITAL272451336ALPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$22711.311659603975 - METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, METRO HEALTH HOSPITAL380593405 - METROPOLITAN HOSPITALMIGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$25800.841841497153 - GPCH, LLC, GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL260328929 - (TX) GPCH,LLC DBA GOLDEN PLAINS COMMUNITY HOSPITALTXCritical Access Hospital (282NC0060X)
United
871$33229.331649355702 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
871$39516.691891895835 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER916001537WAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
871$39516.691891895835 - UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER916001537WAPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
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
United
99202$100.0012345678901234567890CACardiologist
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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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