Table 2:

CMS reimbursement schedule for CEA and CAS

2008 CMS Average ReimbursementDRG CodeU.S. Dollars
CEA
    Without comorbidities or complications(DRG 039)$ 5,909
    With comorbidities or complications(DRG 038)$ 7,955
    With major comorbidities or complications(DRG 037)$12,258
CAS
    Without comorbidities or complications(DRG 036)$ 9,196
    With comorbidities or complications(DRG 035)$10,290
    With major comorbidities or complications(DRG 034)$13,779