DRG 488 Surgical
Knee Procedures without Principal Diagnosis of Infection with CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,498
National average
Avg Total Costs
$17,668
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$17,247 — $28,745
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
112
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
112
Total Discharges
$17,668
Avg Total Costs
$15,765
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for knee procedures without principal diagnosis of infection with cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 488 is $11,498. Average hospital costs are $17,668. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($17,247 — $28,745).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 488?
The average length of stay is 2.2 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.