Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in West Virginia
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$34,448typical hospital bill
$10,286typical amount paid
$8,386–$12,443range paid across 4 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,448 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | Weirton | 20 | $19,599 | $8,386 | |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg | 22 | $27,541 | $8,874 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $54,267 | $11,697 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 28 | $41,356 | $12,443 |
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.