DRG 870 Medical
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis with Mv >96 Hours
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$44,927
National average
Avg Total Costs
$63,211
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
12.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$67,390 — $112,317
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
21,332
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
21,332
Total Discharges
$63,211
Avg Total Costs
$56,222
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for septicemia or severe sepsis with mv >96 hours cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 870 is $44,927. Average hospital costs are $63,211. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($67,390 — $112,317).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 870?
The average length of stay is 12.7 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.