DRG 002 Surgical
Heart Transplant or Implant of Heart Assist System without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$73,657
National average
Avg Length of Stay
8.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$110,485 — $184,142
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for heart transplant or implant of heart assist system without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 002 is $73,657. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($110,485 — $184,142).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 002?
The average length of stay is 8.5 days. This varies by severity — patients with complications or comorbidities may stay longer.
How much does this hospital stay cost without insurance?
Without insurance, you may be billed the hospital's chargemaster rate, which can be 3-5x the actual cost. Request an itemized bill and ask about financial assistance programs. Many hospitals offer 40-60% discounts for self-pay patients.