Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Georgia
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$136,255typical hospital bill
$18,711typical amount paid
$17,499–$30,553range paid across 4 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $136,255 for this stay in 2024, about 7.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | Canton | 12 | $129,561 | $17,499 | |
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | Cumming | 17 | $133,473 | $18,400 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 13 | $139,038 | $19,022 | |
| Northside Hospital | Atlanta | 12 | $160,015 | $30,553 |
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.