Fever and Inflammatory Conditions in North Carolina
MS-DRG 864: Fever and inflammatory conditions
$34,602typical hospital bill
$11,809typical amount paid
$8,705–$13,493range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,602 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast | Concord | 11 | $33,764 | $8,705 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 24 | $38,241 | $11,809 | |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 12 | $34,602 | $13,493 |
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.