DRG 272 Surgical
Other Major Cardiovascular Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$16,595
National average
Avg Total Costs
$23,851
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$24,892 — $41,486
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
393
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
393
Total Discharges
$23,851
Avg Total Costs
$20,084
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other major cardiovascular procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 272 is $16,595. Average hospital costs are $23,851. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($24,892 — $41,486).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 272?
The average length of stay is 1.7 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.