Appendix Procedures with Cc in Texas
MS-DRG 398: Appendix procedures with cc
$89,136typical hospital bill
$12,091typical amount paid
$11,939–$15,941range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,136 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | 11 | $133,155 | $11,939 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 26 | $89,136 | $12,091 | |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | 11 | $71,873 | $15,941 |
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.