DRG 005 Surgical
Liver Transplant with MCC or Intestinal Transplant
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$67,018
National average
Avg Total Costs
$161,909
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
14 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$100,527 — $167,546
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
926
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
926
Total Discharges
$161,909
Avg Total Costs
$127,823
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for liver transplant with mcc or intestinal transplant cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 005 is $67,018. Average hospital costs are $161,909. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($100,527 — $167,546).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 005?
The average length of stay is 14 days. This varies by severity — patients with complications or comorbidities may stay longer.
How much does this hospital stay cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may be billed the hospital's chargemaster rate, which can be 3-5x the actual cost. Request an itemized bill and ask about financial assistance programs. Many hospitals offer 40-60% discounts for self-pay patients.