DRG 233 Surgical
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$49,694
National average
Avg Total Costs
$66,910
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
11 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$74,541 — $124,235
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
6,657
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
6,657
Total Discharges
$66,910
Avg Total Costs
$55,822
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization or open ablation with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 233 is $49,694. Average hospital costs are $66,910. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($74,541 — $124,235).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 233?
The average length of stay is 11 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.