DRG 493 Surgical
Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$16,485
National average
Avg Total Costs
$21,856
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$24,727 — $41,212
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
9,483
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
9,483
Total Discharges
$21,856
Avg Total Costs
$17,804
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 493 is $16,485. Average hospital costs are $21,856. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($24,727 — $41,212).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 493?
The average length of stay is 4.2 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.