DRG 616 Surgical
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$22,668
National average
Avg Total Costs
$30,501
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
8.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$34,002 — $56,670
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
22
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
22
Total Discharges
$30,501
Avg Total Costs
$24,511
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 616 is $22,668. Average hospital costs are $30,501. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($34,002 — $56,670).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 616?
The average length of stay is 8.8 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.