DRG 235 Surgical
Coronary Bypass without Cardiac Catheterization with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$38,146
National average
Avg Total Costs
$55,586
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$57,219 — $95,365
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
8,572
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
8,572
Total Discharges
$55,586
Avg Total Costs
$45,085
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 235 is $38,146. Average hospital costs are $55,586. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($57,219 — $95,365).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 235?
The average length of stay is 8 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.