DRG 055 Medical
Nervous System Neoplasms without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$6,627
National average
Avg Total Costs
$13,969
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$9,941 — $16,569
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
184
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
184
Total Discharges
$13,969
Avg Total Costs
$9,800
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for nervous system neoplasms without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 055 is $6,627. Average hospital costs are $13,969. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($9,941 — $16,569).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 055?
The average length of stay is 2.9 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.