DRG 018 Medical
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-cell and Other Immunotherapies
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$280,688
National average
Avg Total Costs
$438,275
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
12.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$421,032 — $701,721
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,303
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
1,303
Total Discharges
$438,275
Avg Total Costs
$414,472
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 018 is $280,688. Average hospital costs are $438,275. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($421,032 — $701,721).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 018?
The average length of stay is 12.4 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.