Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Missouri
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$91,117typical hospital bill
$18,995typical amount paid
$16,585–$28,140range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $91,117 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | Joplin | 11 | $95,569 | $16,585 | |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 14 | $69,277 | $18,995 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 27 | $91,117 | $28,140 |
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.