Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Disorders Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 074: Cranial and peripheral nerve disorders without mcc
$33,509typical hospital bill
$11,578typical amount paid
$8,767–$15,151range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,509 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 19 | $33,509 | $8,767 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 22 | $32,410 | $11,578 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 13 | $56,801 | $15,151 |
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.