Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in California
MS-DRG 061: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$360,648typical hospital bill
$31,979typical amount paid
$28,354–$39,034range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $360,648 for this stay in 2024, about 11.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center | Thousand Oaks | 11 | $360,648 | $28,354 | |
| Riverside Community Hospital | Riverside | 11 | $450,524 | $31,979 | |
| Eden Medical Center | Castro Valley | 13 | $213,114 | $39,034 |
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.