DRG 056 Medical
Degenerative Nervous System Disorders with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$15,100
National average
Avg Total Costs
$23,492
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$22,650 — $37,750
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
8,130
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
8,130
Total Discharges
$23,492
Avg Total Costs
$19,318
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for degenerative nervous system disorders with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 056 is $15,100. Average hospital costs are $23,492. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($22,650 — $37,750).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 056?
The average length of stay is 5.7 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.