DRG 306 Medical
Cardiac Congenital and Valvular Disorders with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,243
National average
Avg Total Costs
$18,531
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
3.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,364 — $25,607
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
577
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
577
Total Discharges
$18,531
Avg Total Costs
$15,665
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for cardiac congenital and valvular disorders with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 306 is $10,243. Average hospital costs are $18,531. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,364 — $25,607).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 306?
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.