DRG 356 Surgical
Other Digestive System O.R. Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$28,553
National average
Avg Total Costs
$42,713
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
7.6 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$42,830 — $71,383
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
1,891
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
1,891
Total Discharges
$42,713
Avg Total Costs
$35,750
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other digestive system o.r. procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 356 is $28,553. Average hospital costs are $42,713. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($42,830 — $71,383).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 356?
The average length of stay is 7.6 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.