Amputation for Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders with Cc in California
MS-DRG 475: Amputation for musculoskeletal system and connective tissue disorders with cc
$269,456typical hospital bill
$31,343typical amount paid
$22,953–$39,734range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $269,456 for this stay in 2024, about 8.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis Community Medical Center | Clovis | 11 | $119,979 | $22,953 | |
| Stanford Health Care | Stanford | 13 | $418,933 | $39,734 |
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.