DRG 028 Surgical
Spinal Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$39,054
National average
Avg Total Costs
$75,438
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
9.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$58,581 — $97,635
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
222
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
222
Total Discharges
$75,438
Avg Total Costs
$62,221
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for spinal procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 028 is $39,054. Average hospital costs are $75,438. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($58,581 — $97,635).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 028?
The average length of stay is 9.5 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.