Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Ohio
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$81,625typical hospital bill
$18,583typical amount paid
$15,073–$20,992range paid across 3 hospitals
Ohio hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,625 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Valley Hospital | Findlay | 12 | $37,650 | $15,073 | |
| Promedica Toledo Hospital | Toledo | 16 | $104,728 | $18,583 | |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital | Columbus | 24 | $81,625 | $20,992 |
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.