Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 027: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc
$152,967typical hospital bill
$21,750typical amount paid
$21,706–$24,629range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $152,967 for this stay in 2024, about 7.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 20 | $152,967 | $21,706 | |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 15 | $153,903 | $21,750 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 85 | $118,725 | $24,629 |
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.