DRG 696 Medical
Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$4,479
National average
Avg Total Costs
$6,939
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$6,718 — $11,196
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
379
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
379
Total Discharges
$6,939
Avg Total Costs
$5,021
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for kidney and urinary tract signs and symptoms without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 696 is $4,479. Average hospital costs are $6,939. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($6,718 — $11,196).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 696?
The average length of stay is 2.3 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.