Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 074: Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders without mcc
$32,056typical hospital bill
$8,554typical amount paid
$7,955–$12,709range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,056 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 13 | $24,884 | $7,955 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $46,209 | $8,554 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 26 | $32,056 | $12,709 |
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.