Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$79,264typical hospital bill
$17,108typical amount paid
$12,725–$21,492range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,264 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Medical Center | Grafton | 11 | $71,657 | $12,725 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 15 | $86,870 | $21,492 |
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.