DRG 497 Surgical
Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$7,854
National average
Avg Total Costs
$17,529
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$11,781 — $19,635
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
37
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
37
Total Discharges
$17,529
Avg Total Costs
$10,680
Avg Medicare Payment
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 497 is $7,854. Average hospital costs are $17,529. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($11,781 — $19,635).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 497?
The average length of stay is 1.4 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.