Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Colorado
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$162,281typical hospital bill
$24,446typical amount paid
$22,150–$26,742range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $162,281 for this stay in 2024, about 6.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital | Lakewood | 11 | $120,117 | $22,150 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 15 | $204,446 | $26,742 |
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.