DRG 255 Surgical
Upper Limb and Toe Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$17,533
National average
Avg Length of Stay
6.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$26,300 — $43,833
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for upper limb and toe amputation for circulatory system disorders with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 255 is $17,533. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($26,300 — $43,833).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 255?
The average length of stay is 6.8 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.