Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$228,580typical hospital bill
$22,997typical amount paid
$19,113–$26,881range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $228,580 for this stay in 2024, about 9.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $321,165 | $19,113 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 11 | $135,994 | $26,881 |
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.