DRG 035 Surgical
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$15,538
National average
Avg Total Costs
$19,358
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$23,307 — $38,846
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
2,488
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
2,488
Total Discharges
$19,358
Avg Total Costs
$16,848
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for carotid artery stent procedures with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 035 is $15,538. Average hospital costs are $19,358. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($23,307 — $38,846).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 035?
The average length of stay is 1.9 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.