Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 982: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with cc
$131,731typical hospital bill
$28,817typical amount paid
$26,239–$31,395range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,731 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 17 | $158,110 | $26,239 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 16 | $105,353 | $31,395 |
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.