Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Mississippi
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$50,356typical hospital bill
$13,652typical amount paid
$13,460–$13,844range paid across 2 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,356 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 13 | $57,512 | $13,460 | |
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 11 | $43,201 | $13,844 |
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.