Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 617: Amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with cc
$79,781typical hospital bill
$16,716typical amount paid
$15,851–$17,582range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,781 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 14 | $56,178 | $15,851 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $103,384 | $17,582 |
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.