DRG 839 Medical
Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$9,385
National average
Avg Total Costs
$22,968
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$14,078 — $23,463
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
65
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
65
Total Discharges
$22,968
Avg Total Costs
$18,018
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for chemotherapy with acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 839 is $9,385. Average hospital costs are $22,968. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($14,078 — $23,463).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 839?
The average length of stay is 4 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.