DRG 157 Medical
Dental and Oral Diseases with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,159
National average
Avg Total Costs
$31,317
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$16,739 — $27,898
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
76
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
76
Total Discharges
$31,317
Avg Total Costs
$16,328
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for dental and oral diseases with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 157 is $11,159. Average hospital costs are $31,317. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($16,739 — $27,898).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 157?
The average length of stay is 4.5 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.