Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 554: Bone diseases and arthropathies without mcc
$31,688typical hospital bill
$7,769typical amount paid
$7,096–$9,724range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,688 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 23 | $48,597 | $7,096 | |
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 17 | $31,688 | $7,769 | |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple | Temple | 12 | $29,507 | $9,724 |
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.