DRG 256 Surgical
Upper Limb and Toe Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,036
National average
Avg Length of Stay
5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$16,555 — $27,591
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 cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 256 is $11,036. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($16,555 — $27,591).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 256?
The average length of stay is 5 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.