Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$85,540typical hospital bill
$14,315typical amount paid
$13,730–$18,594range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $85,540 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 11 | $85,540 | $13,730 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 11 | $52,182 | $14,315 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 13 | $97,182 | $18,594 |
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.