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MS-DRG 881 Fee Schedule

Last Verified: May 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.

Depressive Neuroses
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Mental Diseases & Disorders

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 881 by major payers:

bcbs

$7,069.14

uhc

$13,172.28

aetna

$14,477.38

cigna

$14,922.77

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For billing codeMS-DRG 881
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United
881$12577.091285005140 - CONWAY COMMUNITY SERVICES, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - CONWAY461629800 - (AR) BHMC-CONWAYARGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$17982.171376624981 - PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES WASHINGTON, PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL352346161WAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$4158.001831330075 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL540544705 - JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INCVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$51940.981407016793 - DOCTORS MEDICAL CENTER, DOCTORS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH952588614CAPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
881$18037.011215903018 - COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF SAN BUENA VENTURA951683892 - COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEMCAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$24506.101154775401 - VHS HARLINGEN HOSPITAL COMPANY, LLC, VALLEY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER - HARLINGEN452662980TXPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
881$19580.011497796296 - ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INC, ST. FRANCIS EASTSIDE582504530 - (SC) ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL INCSCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$9957.161487607784 - NORTHWEST HOSPITAL LLC, NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER522379881AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$19461.181598868655 - GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM311480941 - (OH) GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEMOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$15934.581003832098 - NASSAU HEALTH CARE CORPORATION, NUMC -DEPARTMENT OF PM&R, FPP113465690NYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$16960.211427063270 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION, LINCOLN MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER132655001 - NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATIONNYGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$15604.491831220714 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL540620889 - INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICESVAGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$9516.581932417821 - ST BERNARDS INC, ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER710290019 - (AR) ST BERNARDS HOSPITAL INCARGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
881$14601.831912388422 - SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK HOSPITAL, LLC, ASCENSION SAINT THOMAS RIVER PARK474063149TNPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
881$6742.561336478163 - JEWISH HOSPITAL LLC, THE JEWISH HOSPITAL - MERCY HEALTH271408630 - (OH) JEWISH HOSPITAL LLCOHGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
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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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MS-DRG 881 vs. Other Mental Diseases & Disorders Codes

The MS-DRG 881 code is part of the Mental Diseases & Disorders 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 881 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
880-MS-DRGHighAcute Adjustment Reaction and Psychosocial Dysfunction
881-MS-DRGHighDepressive Neuroses
882-MS-DRGHighNeuroses except Depressive

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 881. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 881 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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