Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$91,757typical hospital bill
$13,592typical amount paid
$10,574–$17,948range paid across 4 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $91,757 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals | Harrisburg | 14 | $48,853 | $10,574 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 13 | $75,517 | $11,880 | |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | Philadelphia | 12 | $107,997 | $15,303 | |
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 15 | $147,734 | $17,948 |
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.