Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 545: Connective tissue disorders with mcc
$106,482typical hospital bill
$30,821typical amount paid
$19,176–$42,465range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $106,482 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 14 | $76,625 | $19,176 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 17 | $136,339 | $42,465 |
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.