DRG 652 Surgical
Kidney Transplant
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$20,992
National average
Avg Total Costs
$44,220
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$31,488 — $52,479
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
6,771
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
6,771
Total Discharges
$44,220
Avg Total Costs
$26,490
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for kidney transplant cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 652 is $20,992. Average hospital costs are $44,220. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($31,488 — $52,479).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 652?
The average length of stay is 4.3 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.