DRG 152 Medical
Otitis Media and Uri with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$7,684
National average
Avg Total Costs
$13,798
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$11,526 — $19,211
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
80
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
80
Total Discharges
$13,798
Avg Total Costs
$10,929
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for otitis media and uri with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 152 is $7,684. Average hospital costs are $13,798. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($11,526 — $19,211).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 152?
The average length of stay is 3.2 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.