DRG 023 Surgical
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with MCC or Antineoplastic Implant or Epilepsy with Neurostimulator
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$37,247
National average
Avg Total Costs
$55,050
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$55,870 — $93,117
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
11,156
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
11,156
Total Discharges
$55,050
Avg Total Costs
$47,107
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis wi... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 023 is $37,247. Average hospital costs are $55,050. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($55,870 — $93,117).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 023?
The average length of stay is 7.1 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.