Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Virginia
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$84,597typical hospital bill
$21,150typical amount paid
$19,748–$31,526range paid across 3 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,597 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Regional Medical Center | Newport News | 23 | $69,233 | $19,748 | |
| Carilion Medical Center | Roanoke | 24 | $84,597 | $21,150 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 12 | $99,477 | $31,526 |
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.