DRG 155 Medical
Other Ear, Nose, Mouth and Throat Diagnoses with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,957
National average
Avg Total Costs
$10,784
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$8,936 — $14,893
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
192
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
192
Total Discharges
$10,784
Avg Total Costs
$7,348
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other ear, nose, mouth and throat diagnoses with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 155 is $5,957. Average hospital costs are $10,784. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($8,936 — $14,893).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 155?
The average length of stay is 2.8 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.