Fracture or sprain (not hip or thigh) in Mississippi
MS-DRG 563: Fracture, sprain, strain and dislocation except femur, hip, pelvis and thigh without mcc
$16,748typical hospital bill
$6,785typical amount paid
$6,232–$7,350range paid across 4 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $16,748 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Reg Med Ctr | Laurel | 12 | $13,533 | $6,232 | |
| St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital | Jackson | 18 | $17,377 | $6,674 | |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven | 29 | $34,446 | $6,895 | |
| Magnolia Regional Health Center | Corinth | 11 | $16,118 | $7,350 |
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.