Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 025: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with mcc
$161,661typical hospital bill
$35,614typical amount paid
$30,808–$45,326range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,661 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Medical Center | Huntington | 13 | $116,504 | $30,808 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 24 | $184,622 | $35,614 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 76 | $161,661 | $45,326 |
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.