Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Texas
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$99,758typical hospital bill
$16,226typical amount paid
$12,545–$19,527range paid across 5 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $99,758 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christus Mother Frances Hospital | Tyler | 14 | $109,480 | $12,545 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 17 | $99,758 | $13,037 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 20 | $158,027 | $16,226 | |
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 19 | $83,584 | $16,867 | |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | 11 | $54,327 | $19,527 |
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.