Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Illinois
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$83,798typical hospital bill
$18,434typical amount paid
$17,665–$18,606range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,798 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital | Winfield | 14 | $83,798 | $17,665 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 14 | $108,918 | $18,434 | |
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 16 | $67,469 | $18,606 |
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.