Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 026: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with cc
$132,350typical hospital bill
$27,677typical amount paid
$25,199–$31,268range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,350 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 11 | $92,675 | $25,199 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 20 | $132,350 | $27,677 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 33 | $147,722 | $31,268 |
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.