DRG 897 Medical
Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation Therapy without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,738
National average
Avg Total Costs
$8,799
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$8,607 — $14,346
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
12,280
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
12,280
Total Discharges
$8,799
Avg Total Costs
$6,902
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 897 is $5,738. Average hospital costs are $8,799. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($8,607 — $14,346).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 897?
The average length of stay is 3.3 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.