Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Illinois
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$110,746typical hospital bill
$20,709typical amount paid
$14,675–$21,583range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $110,746 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine McHenry | McHenry | 15 | $111,115 | $14,675 | |
| Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers | New Lenox | 12 | $47,108 | $20,709 | |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria | 19 | $110,746 | $21,583 |
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.