DRG 153 Medical
Otitis Media and Uri without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$4,798
National average
Avg Total Costs
$7,677
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$7,197 — $11,996
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
350
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
350
Total Discharges
$7,677
Avg Total Costs
$5,104
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for otitis media and uri without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 153 is $4,798. Average hospital costs are $7,677. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($7,197 — $11,996).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 153?
The average length of stay is 2.2 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.