Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 545: Connective tissue disorders with mcc
$76,773typical hospital bill
$25,012typical amount paid
$16,764–$32,346range paid across 5 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $76,773 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Community Hospital | Palos Heights | 12 | $88,487 | $16,764 | |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 26 | $68,376 | $21,565 | |
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | 13 | $102,383 | $25,012 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 22 | $76,773 | $30,750 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 13 | $73,063 | $32,346 |
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.