DRG 236 Surgical
Coronary Bypass without Cardiac Catheterization without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$27,227
National average
Avg Total Costs
$36,254
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
5.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$40,841 — $68,068
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
12,870
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
12,870
Total Discharges
$36,254
Avg Total Costs
$28,735
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for coronary bypass without cardiac catheterization without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 236 is $27,227. Average hospital costs are $36,254. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($40,841 — $68,068).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 236?
The average length of stay is 5.8 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.