DRG 574 Surgical
Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$22,564
National average
Avg Total Costs
$35,856
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$33,846 — $56,410
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
81
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
81
Total Discharges
$35,856
Avg Total Costs
$27,911
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 574 is $22,564. Average hospital costs are $35,856. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($33,846 — $56,410).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 574?
The average length of stay is 7.6 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.