DRG 073 Medical
Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,428
National average
Avg Total Costs
$16,199
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,642 — $26,070
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
961
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
961
Total Discharges
$16,199
Avg Total Costs
$13,185
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cranial and peripheral nerve disorders with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 073 is $10,428. Average hospital costs are $16,199. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,642 — $26,070).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 073?
The average length of stay is 4.1 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.