DRG 031 Surgical
Ventricular Shunt Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$29,123
National average
Avg Total Costs
$50,260
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$43,685 — $72,808
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
74
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
74
Total Discharges
$50,260
Avg Total Costs
$42,726
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for ventricular shunt procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 031 is $29,123. Average hospital costs are $50,260. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($43,685 — $72,808).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 031?
The average length of stay is 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.