DRG 088 Medical
Concussion with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$8,787
National average
Avg Total Costs
$15,129
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$13,180 — $21,967
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
16
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
16
Total Discharges
$15,129
Avg Total Costs
$13,821
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for concussion with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 088 is $8,787. Average hospital costs are $15,129. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($13,180 — $21,967).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 088?
The average length of stay is 3.4 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.