Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence, Left Ama in Texas
MS-DRG 894: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence, left ama
$14,006typical hospital bill
$7,000typical amount paid
$6,945–$7,055range paid across 2 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $14,006 for this stay in 2024, about 2.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Medical Center | Dallas | 14 | $13,911 | $6,945 | |
| Crescent Medical Center Lancaster | Lancaster | 16 | $14,100 | $7,055 |
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.