DRG 032 Surgical

Ventricular Shunt Procedures with CC

Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS

Avg Medicare Payment
$13,852
National average
Avg Total Costs
$22,835
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$20,777 — $34,629
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
505
Medicare beneficiaries

CMS Inpatient National Data

From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)

505
Total Discharges
$22,835
Avg Total Costs
$18,523
Avg Medicare Payment

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hospital stay for ventricular shunt procedures with cc cost?

The average Medicare payment for DRG 032 is $13,852. Average hospital costs are $22,835. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($20,777 — $34,629).

How long is the hospital stay for DRG 032?

The average length of stay is 2.5 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.