Major Chest Trauma with Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 183: Major chest trauma with mcc
$86,228typical hospital bill
$18,969typical amount paid
$17,850–$20,087range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,228 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 11 | $83,306 | $17,850 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 25 | $89,150 | $20,087 |
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.