DRG 688 Medical
Kidney and Urinary Tract Neoplasms without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,137
National average
Avg Length of Stay
2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$7,705 — $12,842
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for kidney and urinary tract neoplasms without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 688 is $5,137. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($7,705 — $12,842).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 688?
The average length of stay is 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.