DRG 668 Surgical
Transurethral Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$18,980
National average
Avg Total Costs
$24,917
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$28,470 — $47,450
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
21
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
21
Total Discharges
$24,917
Avg Total Costs
$17,817
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for transurethral procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 668 is $18,980. Average hospital costs are $24,917. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($28,470 — $47,450).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 668?
The average length of stay is 7.2 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.