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HCHospitalCosts

Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure

DRG 189 · Respiratory · 2,752 hospitals

$14K
Average
$13K
Median
$11K
25th Percentile
$16K
75th Percentile
$5K - $30K
Range

About Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure

How much does pulmonary edema and respiratory failure cost?

The average total payment for pulmonary edema and respiratory failure (DRG 189) is $13,813 across 2,752 US hospitals. Prices range from $4,632 to $29,837, a 6x difference between the cheapest and most expensive hospitals.

Why do hospital prices vary so much?

Hospital prices vary due to geographic cost-of-living differences, hospital ownership type (nonprofit vs. for-profit), negotiated insurance rates, and hospital market power. The same procedure can cost 2-5x more at one hospital compared to another in the same city.