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HospitalCosts

Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC

DRG 194 · Respiratory · 5,426 hospitals

$10K
Average
$10K
Median
$9K
25th Percentile
$12K
75th Percentile
$7K - $16K
Range

About Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC

How much does simple pneumonia and pleurisy with cc cost?

The average total payment for simple pneumonia and pleurisy with cc (DRG 194) is $10,463 across 5,426 US hospitals. Prices range from $6,678 to $15,562, a 2x 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.