Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant in Georgia
MS-DRG 005: Liver transplant with mcc or intestinal transplant
$614,205typical hospital bill
$143,475typical amount paid
$130,814–$156,136range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $614,205 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 22 | $695,118 | $130,814 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 16 | $533,293 | $156,136 |
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.