Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$102,346typical hospital bill
$24,500typical amount paid
$23,234–$25,765range paid across 2 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $102,346 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 11 | $81,864 | $23,234 | |
| Mississippi Baptist Medical Center | Jackson | 15 | $122,829 | $25,765 |
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.