Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$103,314typical hospital bill
$27,097typical amount paid
$23,827–$30,368range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,314 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 14 | $105,626 | $23,827 | |
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 13 | $101,001 | $30,368 |
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.