Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 897: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy without mcc
$28,238typical hospital bill
$8,097typical amount paid
$5,560–$8,438range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,238 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | South Charleston | 28 | $28,238 | $5,560 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 16 | $23,982 | $8,097 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 11 | $37,605 | $8,438 |
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.