DRG 444 Medical

Disorders of the Biliary Tract with MCC

Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS

Avg Medicare Payment
$10,861
National average
Avg Total Costs
$17,335
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$16,291 — $27,152
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
5,706
Medicare beneficiaries

CMS Inpatient National Data

From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)

5,706
Total Discharges
$17,335
Avg Total Costs
$13,730
Avg Medicare Payment

Cost by Severity Level

NY SPARCS hospital discharge data (2022) — costs reflect New York State hospitals

Severity Discharges Avg LOS Avg Charges Avg Costs Median Costs
Extreme 99 22 days $209,218 $70,652 $50,318
Major 602 13 days $119,071 $38,355 $32,080
Minor 65 3.9 days $51,429 $17,087 $12,036
Moderate 286 7.1 days $70,145 $23,610 $18,313

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hospital stay for disorders of the biliary tract with mcc cost?

The average Medicare payment for DRG 444 is $10,861. Average hospital costs are $17,335. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($16,291 — $27,152).

How long is the hospital stay for DRG 444?

The average length of stay is 4.3 days. This varies by severity — NY data shows stays from 3.9 to 22.0 days depending on severity.

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.

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