Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 441: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with mcc
$70,206typical hospital bill
$15,347typical amount paid
$13,097–$17,596range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $70,206 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | South Charleston | 14 | $50,527 | $13,097 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $89,885 | $17,596 |
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.