Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 446: Disorders of the biliary tract without cc/mcc
$52,824typical hospital bill
$6,813typical amount paid
$6,334–$7,292range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $52,824 for this stay in 2024, about 7.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Hospital | West Chester | 18 | $40,242 | $6,334 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 11 | $65,406 | $7,292 |
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.