Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 545: Connective tissue disorders with mcc
$191,038typical hospital bill
$33,501typical amount paid
$21,118–$36,169range paid across 3 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $191,038 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 13 | $156,070 | $21,118 | |
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 13 | $191,038 | $33,501 | |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | 11 | $360,504 | $36,169 |
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.