DRG 218 Surgical
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures with Cardiac Catheterization without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$42,739
National average
Avg Length of Stay
4.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$64,109 — $106,849
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures with cardiac catheteriza... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 218 is $42,739. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($64,109 — $106,849).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 218?
The average length of stay is 4.3 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.