DRG 857 Surgical
Postoperative or Post-traumatic Infections with O.R. Procedures with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$13,920
National average
Avg Total Costs
$22,792
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$20,880 — $34,799
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,437
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,437
Total Discharges
$22,792
Avg Total Costs
$17,241
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 857 is $13,920. Average hospital costs are $22,792. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($20,880 — $34,799).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 857?
The average length of stay is 5.4 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.