Major Esophageal Disorders with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 368: Major esophageal disorders with mcc
$78,342typical hospital bill
$12,756typical amount paid
$12,735–$15,179range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,342 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 14 | $78,342 | $12,735 | |
| Hendrick Medical Center | Abilene | 13 | $124,512 | $12,756 | |
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | 15 | $68,127 | $15,179 |
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.