DRG 495 Surgical
Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$23,567
National average
Avg Length of Stay
7.2 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$35,351 — $58,918
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for local excision and removal of internal fixation devices except hip and femur wit... cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 495 is $23,567. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($35,351 — $58,918).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 495?
The average length of stay is 7.2 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.