Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 559: Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with mcc
$194,099typical hospital bill
$21,991typical amount paid
$20,790–$23,191range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $194,099 for this stay in 2024, about 8.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | 15 | $108,619 | $20,790 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 11 | $279,579 | $23,191 |
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.