Depressive Neuroses in California
MS-DRG 881: Depressive neuroses
$52,336typical hospital bill
$9,266typical amount paid
$8,845–$9,688range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $52,336 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe Health | Chico | 29 | $63,536 | $8,845 | |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | 19 | $41,136 | $9,688 |
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.