DRG 025 Surgical
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$29,554
National average
Avg Total Costs
$44,921
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$44,330 — $73,884
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
20,387
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
20,387
Total Discharges
$44,921
Avg Total Costs
$37,545
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 025 is $29,554. Average hospital costs are $44,921. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($44,330 — $73,884).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 025?
The average length of stay is 6.4 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.