Connective Tissue Disorders with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 545: Connective tissue disorders with mcc
$178,302typical hospital bill
$23,431typical amount paid
$20,079–$26,783range paid across 2 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $178,302 for this stay in 2024, about 7.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 20 | $190,432 | $20,079 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 15 | $166,172 | $26,783 |
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.