DRG 298 Medical
Cardiac Arrest, Unexplained without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$2,958
National average
Avg Length of Stay
1.1 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$4,437 — $7,395
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac arrest, unexplained without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 298 is $2,958. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($4,437 — $7,395).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 298?
The average length of stay is 1.1 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.