Major Joint or Limb Reattachment Procedures of Upper Extremities in Utah
MS-DRG 483: Major joint or limb reattachment procedures of upper extremities
$59,885typical hospital bill
$22,743typical amount paid
$20,213–$25,273range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,885 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 41 | $54,998 | $20,213 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 46 | $64,771 | $25,273 |
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.