DRG 552 Medical
Medical Back Problems without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$6,248
National average
Avg Total Costs
$9,001
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$9,373 — $15,621
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
40,385
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
40,385
Total Discharges
$9,001
Avg Total Costs
$6,814
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for medical back problems without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 552 is $6,248. Average hospital costs are $9,001. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($9,373 — $15,621).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 552?
The average length of stay is 2.9 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.