Major Esophageal Disorders with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 368: Major esophageal disorders with mcc
$88,937typical hospital bill
$19,197typical amount paid
$17,889–$24,300range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $88,937 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Anaheim Medical Center | Anaheim | 13 | $51,880 | $17,889 | |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa | 12 | $88,937 | $19,197 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 13 | $260,746 | $24,300 |
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.