DRG 837 Medical
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis or with High Dose Chemotherapy Agent with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$31,228
National average
Avg Total Costs
$66,557
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
10.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$46,842 — $78,070
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
978
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
978
Total Discharges
$66,557
Avg Total Costs
$52,206
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for chemotherapy with acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis or with high dose chemot... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 837 is $31,228. Average hospital costs are $66,557. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($46,842 — $78,070).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 837?
The average length of stay is 10.2 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.