Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$123,436typical hospital bill
$14,995typical amount paid
$13,150–$26,460range paid across 5 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $123,436 for this stay in 2024, about 8.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli Hospital | Paoli | 11 | $113,332 | $13,150 | |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital | Bryn Mawr | 11 | $117,838 | $14,391 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 13 | $123,436 | $14,995 | |
| Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center | Wilkes Barre | 12 | $167,344 | $17,325 | |
| Geisinger Medical Center | Danville | 11 | $158,983 | $26,460 |
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.