DRG 619 Surgical
O.R. Procedures for Obesity with MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$18,768
National average
Avg Total Costs
$41,946
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
2.8 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$28,152 — $46,920
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
31
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
31
Total Discharges
$41,946
Avg Total Costs
$24,897
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for o.r. procedures for obesity with mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 619 is $18,768. Average hospital costs are $41,946. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($28,152 — $46,920).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 619?
The average length of stay is 2.8 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.