Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 896: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy with mcc
$71,400typical hospital bill
$22,168typical amount paid
$15,585–$28,751range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,400 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 12 | $68,532 | $15,585 | |
| Grady Memorial Hospital | Atlanta | 14 | $74,267 | $28,751 |
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.