DRG 515 Surgical
Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.R. Procedures with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$20,715
National average
Avg Total Costs
$27,623
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
6.7 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$31,072 — $51,787
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
779
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
779
Total Discharges
$27,623
Avg Total Costs
$24,169
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 515 is $20,715. Average hospital costs are $27,623. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($31,072 — $51,787).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 515?
The average length of stay is 6.7 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.