Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Virginia
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$103,818typical hospital bill
$22,282typical amount paid
$17,601–$26,963range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,818 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | Norfolk | 11 | $97,008 | $17,601 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 16 | $110,629 | $26,963 |
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.