Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$86,030typical hospital bill
$13,816typical amount paid
$11,035–$16,597range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,030 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital | Simpsonville | 12 | $47,703 | $11,035 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 17 | $124,358 | $16,597 |
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.