Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 027: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc
$119,674typical hospital bill
$28,121typical amount paid
$26,888–$29,354range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $119,674 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 31 | $117,953 | $26,888 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 34 | $121,395 | $29,354 |
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.