DRG 034 Surgical
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$25,160
National average
Avg Total Costs
$36,025
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$37,739 — $62,899
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
161
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
161
Total Discharges
$36,025
Avg Total Costs
$31,918
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for carotid artery stent procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 034 is $25,160. Average hospital costs are $36,025. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($37,739 — $62,899).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 034?
The average length of stay is 4.7 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.