Local Excision and Removal of Internal Fixation Devices Except Hip and Femur Without Cc/ in Oklahoma
MS-DRG 497: Local excision and removal of internal fixation devices except hip and femur without cc/
$37,374typical hospital bill
$10,124typical amount paid
$8,898–$11,349range paid across 2 hospitals
Oklahoma hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,374 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital | Tulsa | 12 | $38,372 | $8,898 | |
| Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City | 15 | $36,376 | $11,349 |
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.