Major Chest Procedures with Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 163: Major chest procedures with mcc
$139,816typical hospital bill
$46,674typical amount paid
$28,295–$49,384range paid across 4 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $139,816 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspirus Wausau Hospital | Wausau | 22 | $79,201 | $28,295 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 72 | $120,553 | $44,986 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 22 | $190,816 | $48,361 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 25 | $159,079 | $49,384 |
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.