DRG 291 Medical
Heart Failure and Shock with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$8,345
National average
Avg Total Costs
$11,581
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$12,517 — $20,862
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
319,702
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
319,702
Total Discharges
$11,581
Avg Total Costs
$9,643
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for heart failure and shock with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 291 is $8,345. Average hospital costs are $11,581. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($12,517 — $20,862).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 291?
The average length of stay is 3.8 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.