DRG 388 Medical
Gastrointestinal Obstruction with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$9,599
National average
Avg Total Costs
$13,999
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$14,399 — $23,998
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
7,859
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
7,859
Total Discharges
$13,999
Avg Total Costs
$11,402
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for gastrointestinal obstruction with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 388 is $9,599. Average hospital costs are $13,999. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($14,399 — $23,998).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 388?
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.