DRG 605 Medical
Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,954
National average
Avg Total Costs
$9,096
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$8,931 — $14,885
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
4,888
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
4,888
Total Discharges
$9,096
Avg Total Costs
$6,939
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 605 is $5,954. Average hospital costs are $9,096. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($8,931 — $14,885).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 605?
The average length of stay is 2.7 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.