Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc in California
MS-DRG 240: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc
$131,099typical hospital bill
$33,526typical amount paid
$28,195–$63,412range paid across 4 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,099 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno | 13 | $123,086 | $28,195 | |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Sacramento | 14 | $139,113 | $30,819 | |
| Kaweah Health Medical Center | Visalia | 16 | $87,347 | $36,234 | |
| University of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento | 12 | $220,797 | $63,412 |
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.