DRG 618 Surgical
Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$9,219
National average
Avg Length of Stay
4.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$13,828 — $23,047
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
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 618 is $9,219. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($13,828 — $23,047).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 618?
The average length of stay is 4.1 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.