DRG 917 Medical
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,195
National average
Avg Total Costs
$16,033
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,292 — $25,487
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
9,955
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
9,955
Total Discharges
$16,033
Avg Total Costs
$13,193
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for poisoning and toxic effects of drugs with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 917 is $10,195. Average hospital costs are $16,033. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,292 — $25,487).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 917?
The average length of stay is 3.7 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.