Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in California
MS-DRG 560: Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$120,782typical hospital bill
$18,897typical amount paid
$10,013–$19,847range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $120,782 for this stay in 2024, about 6.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Newport Beach | 17 | $42,639 | $10,013 | |
| University of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento | 11 | $120,782 | $18,897 | |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford | 17 | $213,471 | $19,847 |
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.