DRG 036 Surgical
Carotid Artery Stent Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$12,628
National average
Avg Total Costs
$15,291
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$18,942 — $31,571
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
4,974
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
4,974
Total Discharges
$15,291
Avg Total Costs
$13,070
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for carotid artery stent procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 036 is $12,628. Average hospital costs are $15,291. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($18,942 — $31,571).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 036?
The average length of stay is 1.2 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.