DRG 027 Surgical
Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$16,399
National average
Avg Total Costs
$26,533
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$24,598 — $40,997
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
5,531
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
5,531
Total Discharges
$26,533
Avg Total Costs
$21,038
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 027 is $16,399. Average hospital costs are $26,533. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($24,598 — $40,997).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 027?
The average length of stay is 1.5 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.