DRG 234 Surgical
Coronary Bypass with Cardiac Catheterization or Open Ablation without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$35,508
National average
Avg Total Costs
$42,859
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
8.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$53,261 — $88,769
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
6,031
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
6,031
Total Discharges
$42,859
Avg Total Costs
$34,772
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for coronary bypass with cardiac catheterization or open ablation without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 234 is $35,508. Average hospital costs are $42,859. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($53,261 — $88,769).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 234?
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.