DRG 178 Medical
Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$6,344
National average
Avg Total Costs
$10,218
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$9,516 — $15,860
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
32,920
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
32,920
Total Discharges
$10,218
Avg Total Costs
$8,119
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for respiratory infections and inflammations with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 178 is $6,344. Average hospital costs are $10,218. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($9,516 — $15,860).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 178?
The average length of stay is 3.1 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.