DRG 212 Surgical
Concomitant Aortic and Mitral Valve Procedures
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$70,682
National average
Avg Total Costs
$106,592
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
12.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$106,022 — $176,704
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
12
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
12
Total Discharges
$106,592
Avg Total Costs
$80,844
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for concomitant aortic and mitral valve procedures cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 212 is $70,682. Average hospital costs are $106,592. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($106,022 — $176,704).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 212?
The average length of stay is 12.5 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.