Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 442: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with cc
$38,991typical hospital bill
$9,737typical amount paid
$9,171–$10,303range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,991 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 14 | $49,199 | $9,171 | |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 11 | $28,783 | $10,303 |
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.