DRG 007 Surgical
Lung Transplant
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$84,176
National average
Avg Total Costs
$183,958
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
19.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$126,264 — $210,441
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
408
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
408
Total Discharges
$183,958
Avg Total Costs
$136,463
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for lung transplant cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 007 is $84,176. Average hospital costs are $183,958. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($126,264 — $210,441).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 007?
The average length of stay is 19.7 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.