Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 433: Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with cc
$42,183typical hospital bill
$9,287typical amount paid
$7,874–$12,863range paid across 4 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $42,183 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 11 | $50,206 | $7,874 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 11 | $65,421 | $8,989 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 14 | $30,080 | $9,584 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 12 | $34,160 | $12,863 |
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.