DRG 982 Surgical
Extensive O.R. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with CC
Hospital inpatient stay cost data from CMS
Avg Medicare Payment
$15,980
National average
Avg Total Costs
$24,146
CMS Inpatient data
Avg Length of Stay
4 days
CMS MS-DRG
Est. Commercial Insurance
$23,970 — $39,951
1.5x — 2.5x Medicare
Annual Discharges
4,109
Medicare beneficiaries
CMS Inpatient National Data
From CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (FY 2023)
4,109
Total Discharges
$24,146
Avg Total Costs
$19,755
Avg Medicare Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a hospital stay for extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with cc cost?
The average Medicare payment for DRG 982 is $15,980. Average hospital costs are $24,146. Commercial insurance typically pays 150-250% of Medicare rates ($23,970 — $39,951).
How long is the hospital stay for DRG 982?
The average length of stay is 4 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.