DRG 934 Medical
Full Thickness Burn without Skin Graft or Inhalation Injury
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$14,369
National average
Avg Total Costs
$27,743
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$21,553 — $35,922
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
28
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
28
Total Discharges
$27,743
Avg Total Costs
$22,745
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for full thickness burn without skin graft or inhalation injury cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 934 is $14,369. Average hospital costs are $27,743. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($21,553 — $35,922).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 934?
The average length of stay is 4.9 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.