DRG 896 Medical
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,343
National average
Avg Total Costs
$18,023
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$17,015 — $28,358
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,700
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,700
Total Discharges
$18,023
Avg Total Costs
$14,957
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 896 is $11,343. Average hospital costs are $18,023. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($17,015 — $28,358).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 896?
The average length of stay is 4.8 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.