DRG 068 Medical
Precerebral Occlusion without Infarction without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$5,619
National average
Avg Total Costs
$8,267
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$8,428 — $14,047
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
606
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
606
Total Discharges
$8,267
Avg Total Costs
$6,131
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for precerebral occlusion without infarction without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 068 is $5,619. Average hospital costs are $8,267. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($8,428 — $14,047).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 068?
The average length of stay is 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.