DRG 297 Medical
Cardiac Arrest, Unexplained with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$4,121
National average
Avg Length of Stay
1.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$6,182 — $10,303
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac arrest, unexplained with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 297 is $4,121. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($6,182 — $10,303).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 297?
The average length of stay is 1.3 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.