Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$81,848typical hospital bill
$11,118typical amount paid
$10,007–$13,278range paid across 4 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,848 for this stay in 2024, about 7.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Medical Center | San Angelo | 11 | $34,669 | $10,007 | |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital | Houston | 11 | $131,675 | $10,861 | |
| Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital | The Woodlands | 14 | $96,383 | $11,375 | |
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 11 | $67,313 | $13,278 |
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.