DRG 946 Medical
Rehabilitation without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$7,454
National average
Avg Total Costs
$12,491
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$11,181 — $18,636
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
294
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
294
Total Discharges
$12,491
Avg Total Costs
$11,262
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for rehabilitation without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 946 is $7,454. Average hospital costs are $12,491. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($11,181 — $18,636).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 946?
The average length of stay is 4.4 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.