DRG 620 Surgical
O.R. Procedures for Obesity with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$10,402
National average
Avg Total Costs
$17,491
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.5 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$15,603 — $26,005
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
360
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
360
Total Discharges
$17,491
Avg Total Costs
$12,495
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for o.r. procedures for obesity with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 620 is $10,402. Average hospital costs are $17,491. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($15,603 — $26,005).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 620?
The average length of stay is 1.5 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.