DRG 617 Surgical
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$12,157
National average
Avg Total Costs
$18,436
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$18,235 — $30,392
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
4,100
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
4,100
Total Discharges
$18,436
Avg Total Costs
$14,549
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 617 is $12,157. Average hospital costs are $18,436. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($18,235 — $30,392).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 617?
The average length of stay is 5.6 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.