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A healthy newborn's hospital stay (MS-DRG 795) and the pediatrician's first-day (99460) and later-day (99462) visits. What Medicare pays in each setting, in every state, and where it costs less.
A healthy newborn's hospital stay (MS-DRG 795) and the pediatrician's first-day (99460) and later-day (99462) visits.
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How much does newborn nursery stay cost?
Medicare's 2026 national price for newborn nursery stay is $1,454 at hospital stay. Prices vary by area; private insurance usually pays more.
Is this what I will pay?
These are Medicare's payment rates, a public benchmark for a fair price. What you pay depends on your insurance, deductible and the provider. Ask for a written estimate before you book; if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you are entitled to a Good Faith Estimate.