Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in North Carolina
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$161,425typical hospital bill
$46,880typical amount paid
$26,481–$57,119range paid across 5 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,425 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 26 | $161,425 | $26,481 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 14 | $128,406 | $35,625 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 14 | $245,317 | $46,880 | |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 20 | $166,328 | $50,559 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 11 | $146,585 | $57,119 |
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.