DRG 145 Surgical
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$7,815
National average
Avg Total Costs
$13,291
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$11,722 — $19,537
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
59
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
59
Total Discharges
$13,291
Avg Total Costs
$9,855
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other ear, nose, mouth and throat o.r. procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 145 is $7,815. Average hospital costs are $13,291. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($11,722 — $19,537).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 145?
The average length of stay is 1.6 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.