Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 492: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with mcc
$145,172typical hospital bill
$29,827typical amount paid
$27,379–$38,755range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,172 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 20 | $145,172 | $27,379 | |
| Wakemed, Raleigh Campus | Raleigh | 11 | $125,725 | $29,827 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 15 | $172,470 | $38,755 |
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.