DRG 726 Medical
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$4,693
National average
Avg Total Costs
$7,663
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$7,040 — $11,733
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
60
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
60
Total Discharges
$7,663
Avg Total Costs
$5,421
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for benign prostatic hypertrophy without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 726 is $4,693. Average hospital costs are $7,663. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($7,040 — $11,733).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 726?
The average length of stay is 2.5 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.