DRG 006 Surgical
Liver Transplant without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$30,141
National average
Avg Total Costs
$57,320
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$45,211 — $75,351
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
25
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
25
Total Discharges
$57,320
Avg Total Costs
$40,969
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for liver transplant without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 006 is $30,141. Average hospital costs are $57,320. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($45,211 — $75,351).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 006?
The average length of stay is 7.1 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.