Major Bladder Procedures with Cc in Virginia
MS-DRG 654: Major bladder procedures with cc
$143,178typical hospital bill
$33,179typical amount paid
$29,257–$37,101range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $143,178 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk | 18 | $150,815 | $29,257 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 16 | $135,542 | $37,101 |
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.