Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$189,749typical hospital bill
$64,611typical amount paid
$29,315–$74,179range paid across 4 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $189,749 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Memorial Hospital | Elmhurst | 11 | $188,786 | $29,315 | |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | 26 | $190,711 | $63,511 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 21 | $261,697 | $65,711 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 13 | $159,235 | $74,179 |
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.