DRG 008 Surgical
Simultaneous Pancreas and Kidney Transplant
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$36,430
National average
Avg Length of Stay
8.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$54,645 — $91,075
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 008 is $36,430. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($54,645 — $91,075).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 008?
The average length of stay is 8.5 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.