Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$71,333typical hospital bill
$12,999typical amount paid
$11,701–$14,298range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,333 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 19 | $59,095 | $11,701 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 16 | $83,572 | $14,298 |
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.