Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in West Virginia
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$194,420typical hospital bill
$44,956typical amount paid
$39,134–$50,777range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $194,420 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 18 | $202,475 | $39,134 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 43 | $186,365 | $50,777 |
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.