Dysequilibrium in West Virginia
MS-DRG 149: Dysequilibrium
$23,563typical hospital bill
$5,339typical amount paid
$5,027–$7,877range paid across 3 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,563 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | Weirton | 12 | $13,642 | $5,027 | |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg | 24 | $26,035 | $5,339 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 13 | $23,563 | $7,877 |
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.