DRG 573 Surgical
Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$42,584
National average
Avg Total Costs
$43,899
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
12 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$63,876 — $106,460
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
40
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
40
Total Discharges
$43,899
Avg Total Costs
$38,466
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 573 is $42,584. Average hospital costs are $43,899. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($63,876 — $106,460).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 573?
The average length of stay is 12 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.