DRG 656 Surgical
Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$20,695
National average
Avg Total Costs
$37,656
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$31,042 — $51,737
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
426
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
426
Total Discharges
$37,656
Avg Total Costs
$30,845
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 656 is $20,695. Average hospital costs are $37,656. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($31,042 — $51,737).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 656?
The average length of stay is 5 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.