DRG 240 Surgical

Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with CC

Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS

Avg Medicare Payment
$18,528
National average
Avg Total Costs
$24,325
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$27,792 — $46,321
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,016
Medicare beneficiaries

CMS Inpatient National Data

From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)

1,016
Total Discharges
$24,325
Avg Total Costs
$19,802
Avg Medicare Payment

Cost by Severity Level

NY SPARCS hospital discharge data (2022) — costs reflect New York State hospitals

Severity Discharges Avg LOS Avg Charges Avg Costs Median Costs
Extreme 880 12.7 days $100,449 $33,387 $24,781
Major 2,836 8.3 days $56,679 $19,376 $14,672
Minor 366 4.1 days $43,289 $14,961 $10,071
Moderate 1,601 5.2 days $37,640 $13,106 $9,985

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a hospital stay for amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc cost?

The average Medicare payment for DRG 240 is $18,528. Average hospital costs are $24,325. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($27,792 — $46,321).

How long is the hospital stay for DRG 240?

The average length of stay is 7.3 days. This varies by severity — NY data shows stays from 4.1 to 12.7 days depending on severity.

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.