DRG 024 Surgical
Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$25,427
National average
Avg Total Costs
$36,520
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$38,141 — $63,568
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,831
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,831
Total Discharges
$36,520
Avg Total Costs
$30,833
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 024 is $25,427. Average hospital costs are $36,520. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($38,141 — $63,568).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 024?
The average length of stay is 3.7 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.