Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$97,696typical hospital bill
$18,326typical amount paid
$16,893–$19,759range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $97,696 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 24 | $90,319 | $16,893 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 14 | $105,072 | $19,759 |
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.