DRG 268 Surgical
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$44,706
National average
Avg Total Costs
$82,780
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$67,060 — $111,766
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
542
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
542
Total Discharges
$82,780
Avg Total Costs
$70,559
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 268 is $44,706. Average hospital costs are $82,780. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($67,060 — $111,766).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 268?
The average length of stay is 6.1 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.