Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 696: Kidney and urinary tract signs and symptoms without mcc
$30,172typical hospital bill
$5,993typical amount paid
$4,699–$7,288range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,172 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | Weirton | 13 | $16,268 | $4,699 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 11 | $44,076 | $7,288 |
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.