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HCHospitalCosts

Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC

DRG 193 · Respiratory · 2,593 hospitals

$14K
Average
$14K
Median
$11K
25th Percentile
$16K
75th Percentile
$4K - $33K
Range

About Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC

How much does simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc cost?

The average total payment for simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (DRG 193) is $14,174 across 2,593 US hospitals. Prices range from $4,442 to $32,651, a 7x 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.