DRG 277 Surgical
Cardiac Defibrillator Implant without MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$30,020
National average
Avg Total Costs
$41,956
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$45,030 — $75,051
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
35
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
35
Total Discharges
$41,956
Avg Total Costs
$37,693
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac defibrillator implant without mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 277 is $30,020. Average hospital costs are $41,956. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($45,030 — $75,051).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 277?
The average length of stay is 3.3 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.