Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 546: Connective tissue disorders with cc
$62,601typical hospital bill
$12,989typical amount paid
$10,853–$15,126range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,601 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | $72,832 | $10,853 | |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Philadelphia | 11 | $52,370 | $15,126 |
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.