DRG 154 Medical
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,163
National average
Avg Total Costs
$27,775
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,244 — $25,407
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
40
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
40
Total Discharges
$27,775
Avg Total Costs
$21,868
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 154 is $10,163. Average hospital costs are $27,775. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,244 — $25,407).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 154?
The average length of stay is 3.9 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.