Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in South Carolina
MS-DRG 808: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$127,189typical hospital bill
$18,377typical amount paid
$17,589–$26,712range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $127,189 for this stay in 2024, about 6.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 16 | $138,692 | $17,589 | |
| Roper Hospital | Charleston | 13 | $127,189 | $18,377 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 12 | $81,679 | $26,712 |
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.