DRG 146 Medical
Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Malignancy with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$13,763
National average
Avg Total Costs
$31,107
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$20,645 — $34,408
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
60
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
60
Total Discharges
$31,107
Avg Total Costs
$21,733
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for ear, nose, mouth and throat malignancy with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 146 is $13,763. Average hospital costs are $31,107. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($20,645 — $34,408).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 146?
The average length of stay is 5.5 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.