DRG 030 Surgical
Spinal Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$14,269
National average
Avg Total Costs
$27,191
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$21,403 — $35,672
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
16
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
16
Total Discharges
$27,191
Avg Total Costs
$24,653
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for spinal procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 030 is $14,269. Average hospital costs are $27,191. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($21,403 — $35,672).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 030?
The average length of stay is 2.6 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.