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HCHospitalCosts

Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours

DRG 208 · Respiratory · 2,717 hospitals

$53K
Average
$52K
Median
$43K
25th Percentile
$62K
75th Percentile
$16K - $118K
Range

About Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours

How much does respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours cost?

The average total payment for respiratory system diagnosis with ventilator support >96 hours (DRG 208) is $53,417 across 2,717 US hospitals. Prices range from $15,600 to $118,257, a 8x 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.