Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 240: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc
$200,220typical hospital bill
$24,606typical amount paid
$24,167–$25,045range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $200,220 for this stay in 2024, about 8.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | Bethlehem | 12 | $232,536 | $24,167 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 23 | $167,905 | $25,045 |
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.