Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Mcc in Virginia
MS-DRG 477: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with mcc
$77,648typical hospital bill
$26,274typical amount paid
$20,984–$31,564range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,648 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | Newport News | 11 | $61,409 | $20,984 | |
| Carilion Medical Center | Roanoke | 11 | $93,887 | $31,564 |
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.