Bone Diseases and Arthropathies Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 554: Bone diseases and arthropathies without mcc
$27,756typical hospital bill
$9,804typical amount paid
$6,805–$11,680range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,756 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Meriter | Madison | 12 | $25,551 | $6,805 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 20 | $27,756 | $9,804 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 21 | $37,998 | $11,680 |
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.