DRG 948 Medical
Signs and Symptoms without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,203
National average
Avg Total Costs
$7,807
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$7,805 — $13,008
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
10,667
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
10,667
Total Discharges
$7,807
Avg Total Costs
$5,832
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for signs and symptoms without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 948 is $5,203. Average hospital costs are $7,807. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($7,805 — $13,008).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 948?
The average length of stay is 2.6 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.