DRG 013 Surgical
Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$18,732
National average
Avg Total Costs
$24,702
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$28,098 — $46,829
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
13
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
13
Total Discharges
$24,702
Avg Total Costs
$20,503
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 013 is $18,732. Average hospital costs are $24,702. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($28,098 — $46,829).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 013?
The average length of stay is 6.5 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.