DRG 038 Surgical
Extracranial Procedures with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,547
National average
Avg Total Costs
$14,515
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.9 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,820 — $26,367
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
3,567
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
3,567
Total Discharges
$14,515
Avg Total Costs
$11,918
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for extracranial procedures with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 038 is $10,547. Average hospital costs are $14,515. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,820 — $26,367).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 038?
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.