Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 371: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with mcc
$70,501typical hospital bill
$14,754typical amount paid
$12,969–$19,937range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $70,501 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 31 | $70,501 | $12,969 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 14 | $74,172 | $14,754 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 17 | $35,599 | $19,937 |
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.