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MS-DRG 940 Fee Schedule

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.

O.R. PROCEDURES WITH DIAGNOSES OF OTHER CONTACT WITH HEALTH SERVICES WITH CC
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Factors Influencing Health Status & Other Contacts with Health Services

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 940 by major payers:

bcbs

$25,070.10

uhc

$27,515.40

aetna

$33,094.65

cigna

$34,233.28

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MS-DRG 940
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  1. University Of California Irvine, Uci Medical Center

    Regents Of The University Of California At Irvine

    CAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1689608150Tax ID 95-2226406

    $219,695.39Published rate
  2. Boston Medical Center Corporation

    MAGeneral Acute Care HospitalNPI 1346218294Tax ID 43-314093

    $34,545.53Published rate
  3. Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital

    Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Corporation

    MICritical Access HospitalNPI 1083959480Tax ID 38-2791823

    $24,865.96Published rate
  4. Preferred Hospital Leasing Inc., Collingsworth General Hospital

    TXCritical Access HospitalNPI 1477594299Tax ID 20-0929321

    $14,967.62Published rate
  5. Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital, Inc.

    Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital Inc

    NYMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital UnitNPI 1215021225Tax ID 16-0835446

    $4,346.00Published rate

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MS-DRG 940 vs. Other Factors Influencing Health Status & Other Contacts with Health Services Codes

The MS-DRG 940 code is part of the Factors Influencing Health Status & Other Contacts with Health Services 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 940 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
939-MS-DRGHighO.R. PROCEDURES WITH DIAGNOSES OF OTHER CONTACT WITH HEALTH SERVICES WITH MCC
940-MS-DRGHighO.R. PROCEDURES WITH DIAGNOSES OF OTHER CONTACT WITH HEALTH SERVICES WITH CC
941-MS-DRGHighO.R. PROCEDURES WITH DIAGNOSES OF OTHER CONTACT WITH HEALTH SERVICES WITHOUT CC/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 940. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 940 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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