Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Georgia
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$84,220typical hospital bill
$16,949typical amount paid
$14,037–$24,614range paid across 4 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,220 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown | Columbus | 12 | $83,752 | $14,037 | |
| Emory Houston Hospital Warner Robins | Warner Robins | 11 | $70,889 | $15,352 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 22 | $84,689 | $18,546 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 21 | $124,336 | $24,614 |
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.