DRG 505 Surgical
Foot Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$11,653
National average
Avg Total Costs
$13,141
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$17,480 — $29,133
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
14
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
14
Total Discharges
$13,141
Avg Total Costs
$11,656
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for foot procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 505 is $11,653. Average hospital costs are $13,141. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($17,480 — $29,133).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 505?
The average length of stay is 2.7 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.