DRG 918 Medical
Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,571
National average
Avg Total Costs
$9,236
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$8,357 — $13,928
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,161
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
1,161
Total Discharges
$9,236
Avg Total Costs
$7,069
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 918 is $5,571. Average hospital costs are $9,236. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($8,357 — $13,928).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 918?
The average length of stay is 2.4 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.