DRG 181 Medical
Respiratory Neoplasms with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$6,962
National average
Avg Total Costs
$11,592
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$10,442 — $17,404
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
844
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
844
Total Discharges
$11,592
Avg Total Costs
$8,820
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for respiratory neoplasms with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 181 is $6,962. Average hospital costs are $11,592. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($10,442 — $17,404).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 181?
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.