Knee Procedures with Principal Diagnosis of Infection with Cc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 486: Knee procedures with principal diagnosis of infection with cc
$81,774typical hospital bill
$20,714typical amount paid
$14,956–$26,472range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $81,774 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allina United Hospital | Saint Paul | 12 | $78,630 | $14,956 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 24 | $84,918 | $26,472 |
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.