Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Mississippi
MS-DRG 809: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$29,626typical hospital bill
$9,222typical amount paid
$8,678–$14,539range paid across 3 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,626 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 17 | $25,591 | $8,678 | |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 15 | $29,626 | $9,222 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 26 | $50,128 | $14,539 |
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.