DRG 929 Surgical
Full Thickness Burn with Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$20,935
National average
Avg Total Costs
$20,328
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$31,403 — $52,338
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
13
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
13
Total Discharges
$20,328
Avg Total Costs
$19,344
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for full thickness burn with skin graft or inhalation injury without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 929 is $20,935. Average hospital costs are $20,328. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($31,403 — $52,338).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 929?
The average length of stay is 6.1 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.