DRG 698 Medical
Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,754
National average
Avg Total Costs
$14,749
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$16,130 — $26,884
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
69,521
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
69,521
Total Discharges
$14,749
Avg Total Costs
$12,398
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other kidney and urinary tract diagnoses with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 698 is $10,754. Average hospital costs are $14,749. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($16,130 — $26,884).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 698?
The average length of stay is 4.8 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.