DRG 296 Medical
Cardiac Arrest, Unexplained with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,152
National average
Avg Total Costs
$14,656
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,229 — $25,381
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
75
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
75
Total Discharges
$14,656
Avg Total Costs
$13,127
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac arrest, unexplained with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 296 is $10,152. Average hospital costs are $14,656. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,229 — $25,381).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 296?
The average length of stay is 2 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.