DRG 185 Medical
Major Chest Trauma without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,112
National average
Avg Total Costs
$7,675
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$7,668 — $12,781
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
131
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
131
Total Discharges
$7,675
Avg Total Costs
$5,188
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for major chest trauma without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 185 is $5,112. Average hospital costs are $7,675. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($7,668 — $12,781).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 185?
The average length of stay is 2.3 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.