Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$89,998typical hospital bill
$18,904typical amount paid
$18,036–$19,773range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $89,998 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $97,356 | $18,036 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 14 | $82,640 | $19,773 |
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.