Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in North Carolina
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$93,653typical hospital bill
$15,254typical amount paid
$13,377–$16,593range paid across 4 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $93,653 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital | Pinehurst | 15 | $110,601 | $13,377 | |
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 17 | $106,841 | $14,207 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 14 | $65,355 | $16,300 | |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | Raleigh | 11 | $80,465 | $16,593 |
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.