Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 494: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur without cc/mcc
$55,725typical hospital bill
$15,355typical amount paid
$13,580–$17,130range paid across 2 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,725 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 11 | $48,723 | $13,580 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 11 | $62,727 | $17,130 |
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.