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MS-DRG 977 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.

HIV with OR without Other Related Condition
Key FactDetail
Service Type

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections

Common Place of Service

21 - Inpatient Hospital

22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital

Complexity LevelHigh

National average reimbursement for MS-DRG 977 by major payers:

bcbs

$16,225.35

uhc

$18,951.37

aetna

$22,562.61

cigna

$23,069.05

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For billing codeMS-DRG 977
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United
977$15422.001336312719 - WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL CENTER131740130 - WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERNYHospitalist Physician (208M00000X)
United
977$13734.741609957141 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
977$57611.571609970011 - THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL, NEW YORK - PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL133957095 - (NY) THE NEW YORK AND PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALNYPsychiatric Hospital (283Q00000X)
United
977$12334.241427075027 - FLETCHER HOSPITAL INC., PARK RIDGE HEALTH, PARK RIDGE HOSPITAL560543246 - FLETCHER HOSPITAL INCNCRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
977$41350.801447393152 - DIGNITY HEALTH, ST. ROSE DOMINICAN HOSPITAL, ROSE DE LIMA CAMPUS880059427 - (NV) DIGNITY HEALTHNVGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
977$15075.071720166002 - PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INC460391067 - PRAIRIE LAKES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM INCSDRural Acute Care Hospital (282NR1301X)
United
977$14540.501568481984 - MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTH430980256 - (MO) MERCY HOSPITAL SOUTHMOGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
977$28370.321467537506 - CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK, ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL474131755AZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
977$14307.291518021310 - CLIFTON SPRINGS SANITARIUM CO, CLIFTON SPRINGS HOSPITAL AND CLINIC160743966 - (NY) CLIFTON SPRINGS SANITARIUM CONYPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
977$14288.501538812946 - ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SYSTEM, LLC510382045INMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
977$6026.001053776591 - WESLEY HEALTH SYSTEM LLC, MERIT HEALTH WESLEY522050792MSPsychiatric Hospital Unit (273R00000X)
United
977$9477.001134271208 - RIVERSIDE TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL INC, RIVERSIDE TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITAL541489410 - (VA) VCU HEALTH TAPPAHANNOCK HOSPITALVAMedicare Defined Swing Bed Hospital Unit (275N00000X)
United
977$28144.441487640207 - DISTRICT HOSPITAL PARTNERS L P, THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL232896725DCGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
977$24000.421609345685 - MOUNTAIN VISTA MEDICAL CENTER, LP, FLORENCE HOSPITAL, A CAMPUS OF MOUNTAIN VISTA MEDICAL CENTER860181654 - HONORHEALTHAZGeneral Acute Care Hospital (282N00000X)
United
977$40606.781538193123 - ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER, INC, ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER752932830FLRehabilitation Hospital Unit (273Y00000X)
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 977 vs. Other Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections Codes

The MS-DRG 977 code is part of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections 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 977 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
976-MS-DRGHighHIV with Major Related Condition without CC/MCC
977-MS-DRGHighHIV with OR without Other Related Condition

What is a fee schedule?

A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including MS-DRG 977. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.

Understanding the 977 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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