DRG 872 Medical
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Mv >96 Hours without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$6,651
National average
Avg Total Costs
$9,624
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$9,977 — $16,629
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
104,379
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
104,379
Total Discharges
$9,624
Avg Total Costs
$7,342
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 872 is $6,651. Average hospital costs are $9,624. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($9,977 — $16,629).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 872?
The average length of stay is 3.4 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.