Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 494: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur without cc/mcc
$129,200typical hospital bill
$17,890typical amount paid
$16,148–$19,631range paid across 2 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $129,200 for this stay in 2024, about 7.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | 18 | $158,269 | $16,148 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 18 | $100,132 | $19,631 |
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.