DRG 003 Surgical
Ecmo or Tracheostomy with Mv >96 Hours or Principal Diagnosis Except Face, Mouth and Neck with Major O.R. Procedures
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$137,964
National average
Avg Total Costs
$236,101
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
22.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$206,946 — $344,910
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
6,835
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
6,835
Total Discharges
$236,101
Avg Total Costs
$202,002
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for ecmo or tracheostomy with mv >96 hours or principal diagnosis except face, mouth... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 003 is $137,964. Average hospital costs are $236,101. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($206,946 — $344,910).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 003?
The average length of stay is 22.9 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.