DRG 269 Surgical
Aortic and Heart Assist Procedures Except Pulsation Balloon without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$27,451
National average
Avg Total Costs
$38,171
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$41,176 — $68,627
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
7,418
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
7,418
Total Discharges
$38,171
Avg Total Costs
$33,149
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for aortic and heart assist procedures except pulsation balloon without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 269 is $27,451. Average hospital costs are $38,171. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($41,176 — $68,627).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 269?
The average length of stay is 1.5 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.