DRG 686 Medical
Kidney and Urinary Tract Neoplasms with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,724
National average
Avg Total Costs
$16,685
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$17,586 — $29,310
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
39
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
39
Total Discharges
$16,685
Avg Total Costs
$13,622
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for kidney and urinary tract neoplasms with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 686 is $11,724. Average hospital costs are $16,685. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($17,586 — $29,310).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 686?
The average length of stay is 5.1 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.