Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc in Texas
MS-DRG 240: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc
$159,109typical hospital bill
$19,053typical amount paid
$15,543–$24,160range paid across 4 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $159,109 for this stay in 2024, about 8.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Medical Center | San Antonio | 21 | $151,535 | $15,543 | |
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | Tyler | 11 | $166,682 | $18,606 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 25 | $210,612 | $19,501 | |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | 12 | $146,593 | $24,160 |
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.