Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Illinois
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$121,613typical hospital bill
$20,467typical amount paid
$18,174–$29,538range paid across 4 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $121,613 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield | 27 | $156,448 | $18,174 | |
| Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital | Geneva | 12 | $142,209 | $19,040 | |
| Advocate Sherman Hospital | Elgin | 13 | $101,017 | $21,893 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 12 | $79,320 | $29,538 |
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.