Amputation of Lower Limb for Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 617: Amputation of lower limb for endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disorders with cc
$50,027typical hospital bill
$16,175typical amount paid
$15,150–$17,199range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,027 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 11 | $48,686 | $15,150 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Madison | 33 | $51,368 | $17,199 |
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.