DRG 856 Surgical
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with O.R. Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$29,567
National average
Avg Total Costs
$48,281
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
9.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$44,350 — $73,916
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,611
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,611
Total Discharges
$48,281
Avg Total Costs
$39,309
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 856 is $29,567. Average hospital costs are $48,281. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($44,350 — $73,916).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 856?
The average length of stay is 9.1 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.