Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$134,213typical hospital bill
$36,672typical amount paid
$28,219–$38,049range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $134,213 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 19 | $453,686 | $28,219 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 11 | $134,213 | $36,672 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 17 | $108,782 | $38,049 |
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.