DRG 168 Surgical
Other Respiratory System O.R. Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$8,882
National average
Avg Total Costs
$17,805
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$13,322 — $22,204
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
69
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
69
Total Discharges
$17,805
Avg Total Costs
$13,725
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other respiratory system o.r. procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 168 is $8,882. Average hospital costs are $17,805. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($13,322 — $22,204).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 168?
The average length of stay is 1.8 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.