Bowel surgery, with major complications in West Virginia
MS-DRG 329: Major small and large bowel procedures with mcc
$150,789typical hospital bill
$33,233typical amount paid
$28,764–$48,506range paid across 7 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $150,789 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Health Medical Center | Morgantown | 19 | $155,160 | $28,764 | |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg | 11 | $144,988 | $28,991 | |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 18 | $122,245 | $32,145 | |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | Wheeling | 16 | $110,853 | $33,233 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 34 | $179,190 | $39,467 | |
| St Marys Medical Center | Huntington | 18 | $150,789 | $41,544 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 41 | $193,841 | $48,506 |
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.