Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in California
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$224,423typical hospital bill
$40,587typical amount paid
$31,164–$86,790range paid across 6 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $224,423 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharp Memorial Hospital | San Diego | 11 | $182,057 | $31,164 | |
| Providence Mission Hospital | Mission Viejo | 12 | $187,010 | $31,547 | |
| Huntington Hospital | Pasadena | 12 | $261,836 | $35,827 | |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | Roseville | 16 | $158,267 | $45,347 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 16 | $933,958 | $79,263 | |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center | San Jose | 12 | $376,980 | $86,790 |
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.