Bone Diseases and Arthropathies with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 553: Bone diseases and arthropathies with mcc
$40,626typical hospital bill
$14,256typical amount paid
$14,160–$14,351range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $40,626 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | 24 | $47,025 | $14,160 | |
| Los Angeles Community Hospital | Los Angeles | 22 | $34,228 | $14,351 |
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.