Dysequilibrium in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 149: Dysequilibrium
$34,511typical hospital bill
$6,220typical amount paid
$5,850–$6,830range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,511 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 21 | $34,511 | $5,850 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Madison | 13 | $32,570 | $6,220 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 17 | $35,504 | $6,830 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.