Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence, Left Ama in California
MS-DRG 894: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence, left ama
$25,342typical hospital bill
$6,577typical amount paid
$6,460–$8,984range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $25,342 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Little Co of Mary Med Ctr San Pedro | San Pedro | 13 | $22,255 | $6,460 | |
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | 27 | $25,342 | $6,577 | |
| University of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento | 13 | $69,840 | $8,984 |
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.