Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$65,218typical hospital bill
$11,683typical amount paid
$10,915–$13,206range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $65,218 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | 16 | $108,489 | $10,915 | |
| Valley Hospital | Paramus | 12 | $42,891 | $11,683 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 14 | $65,218 | $13,206 |
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.