Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in South Carolina
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$68,721typical hospital bill
$16,372typical amount paid
$13,997–$19,851range paid across 5 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,721 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $140,219 | $13,997 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 16 | $101,940 | $15,243 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 12 | $68,721 | $16,372 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 18 | $66,672 | $16,378 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $47,643 | $19,851 |
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.