DRG 789 Medical
Neonates, Died or Transferred to Another Acute Care Facility
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,714
National average
Avg Length of Stay
1.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$17,571 — $29,286
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for neonates, died or transferred to another acute care facility cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 789 is $11,714. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($17,571 — $29,286).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 789?
The average length of stay is 1.8 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.