DRG 293 Medical
Heart Failure and Shock without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$3,679
National average
Avg Total Costs
$4,298
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$5,519 — $9,198
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
28
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
28
Total Discharges
$4,298
Avg Total Costs
$3,074
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for heart failure and shock without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 293 is $3,679. Average hospital costs are $4,298. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($5,519 — $9,198).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 293?
The average length of stay is 2.1 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.