Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$81,188typical hospital bill
$11,411typical amount paid
$10,625–$17,611range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,188 for this stay in 2024, about 7.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 16 | $95,767 | $10,625 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 11 | $46,083 | $11,411 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 20 | $81,188 | $17,611 |
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.