DRG 834 Medical
Acute Leukemia with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$35,684
National average
Avg Total Costs
$80,774
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
9.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$53,527 — $89,211
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,257
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,257
Total Discharges
$80,774
Avg Total Costs
$65,151
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for acute leukemia with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 834 is $35,684. Average hospital costs are $80,774. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($53,527 — $89,211).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 834?
The average length of stay is 9.6 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.