DRG 219 Surgical
Cardiac Valve and Other Major Cardiothoracic Procedures without Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$49,909
National average
Avg Total Costs
$83,621
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
8.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$74,863 — $124,772
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
11,687
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
11,687
Total Discharges
$83,621
Avg Total Costs
$70,520
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac valve and other major cardiothoracic procedures without cardiac catheter... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 219 is $49,909. Average hospital costs are $83,621. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($74,863 — $124,772).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 219?
The average length of stay is 8.2 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.