DRG 592 Medical
Skin Ulcers with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$12,579
National average
Avg Total Costs
$21,338
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$18,869 — $31,449
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
128
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
128
Total Discharges
$21,338
Avg Total Costs
$18,053
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for skin ulcers with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 592 is $12,579. Average hospital costs are $21,338. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($18,869 — $31,449).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 592?
The average length of stay is 5.7 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.