Atherosclerosis Without Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 303: Atherosclerosis without mcc
$33,416typical hospital bill
$5,978typical amount paid
$5,947–$6,009range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,416 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee | Florence | 12 | $26,931 | $5,947 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 16 | $39,901 | $6,009 |
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.