DRG 040 Surgical
Peripheral, Cranial Nerve and Other Nervous System Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$25,098
National average
Avg Total Costs
$41,302
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$37,647 — $62,745
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
860
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
860
Total Discharges
$41,302
Avg Total Costs
$34,258
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for peripheral, cranial nerve and other nervous system procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 040 is $25,098. Average hospital costs are $41,302. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($37,647 — $62,745).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 040?
The average length of stay is 7.2 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.