DRG 012 Surgical
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$27,404
National average
Avg Total Costs
$48,979
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
8.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$41,106 — $68,510
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
745
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
745
Total Discharges
$48,979
Avg Total Costs
$38,146
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 012 is $27,404. Average hospital costs are $48,979. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($41,106 — $68,510).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 012?
The average length of stay is 8.6 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.