DRG 655 Surgical
Major Bladder Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$13,758
National average
Avg Total Costs
$25,621
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$20,637 — $34,395
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
180
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
180
Total Discharges
$25,621
Avg Total Costs
$20,867
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for major bladder procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 655 is $13,758. Average hospital costs are $25,621. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($20,637 — $34,395).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 655?
The average length of stay is 3.2 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.