DRG 033 Surgical
Ventricular Shunt Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,809
National average
Avg Total Costs
$18,265
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$16,213 — $27,022
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
701
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
701
Total Discharges
$18,265
Avg Total Costs
$15,207
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for ventricular shunt procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 033 is $10,809. Average hospital costs are $18,265. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($16,213 — $27,022).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 033?
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.