DRG 838 Medical
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with CC or High Dose Chemotherapy Agent
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$13,568
National average
Avg Total Costs
$28,697
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$20,352 — $33,920
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
588
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
588
Total Discharges
$28,697
Avg Total Costs
$23,783
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for chemotherapy with acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis with cc or high dose che... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 838 is $13,568. Average hospital costs are $28,697. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($20,352 — $33,920).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 838?
The average length of stay is 5.1 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.