DRG 061 Medical
Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$17,921
National average
Avg Total Costs
$27,193
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$26,882 — $44,803
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
532
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
532
Total Discharges
$27,193
Avg Total Costs
$22,397
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic a... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 061 is $17,921. Average hospital costs are $27,193. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($26,882 — $44,803).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 061?
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.