DRG 904 Surgical
Skin Grafts for Injuries with CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$23,875
National average
Avg Total Costs
$62,972
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$35,813 — $59,688
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
12
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
12
Total Discharges
$62,972
Avg Total Costs
$53,784
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for skin grafts for injuries with cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 904 is $23,875. Average hospital costs are $62,972. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($35,813 — $59,688).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 904?
The average length of stay is 6.6 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.