Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$128,466typical hospital bill
$17,603typical amount paid
$15,623–$22,354range paid across 4 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $128,466 for this stay in 2024, about 7.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | Harrisburg | 14 | $60,080 | $15,623 | |
| Geisinger Medical Center | Danville | 11 | $155,245 | $17,250 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 19 | $101,687 | $17,957 | |
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 12 | $158,453 | $22,354 |
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.