DRG 627 Surgical
Thyroid, Parathyroid and Thyroglossal Procedures without CC/MCC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$8,634
National average
Avg Total Costs
$10,559
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
1.3 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$12,951 — $21,585
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
214
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
214
Total Discharges
$10,559
Avg Total Costs
$8,876
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for thyroid, parathyroid and thyroglossal procedures without cc/mcc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 627 is $8,634. Average hospital costs are $10,559. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($12,951 — $21,585).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 627?
The average length of stay is 1.3 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.