Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$73,954typical hospital bill
$26,448typical amount paid
$17,953–$26,721range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,954 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte | 11 | $73,954 | $17,953 | |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | 16 | $101,749 | $26,448 | |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 18 | $65,899 | $26,721 |
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.