DRG 947 Medical
Signs and Symptoms with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$8,251
National average
Avg Total Costs
$14,537
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$12,377 — $20,628
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,274
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
1,274
Total Discharges
$14,537
Avg Total Costs
$11,115
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for signs and symptoms with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 947 is $8,251. Average hospital costs are $14,537. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($12,377 — $20,628).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 947?
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.