Mini-stroke (TIA) in Oregon
MS-DRG 069: Transient ischemia without thrombolytic
$21,838typical hospital bill
$8,794typical amount paid
$7,802–$8,921range paid across 3 hospitals
Oregon hospitals billed Medicare a typical $21,838 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Medical Center | Portland | 19 | $21,838 | $7,802 | |
| Bay Area Hospital | Coos Bay | 24 | $29,169 | $8,794 | |
| Providence Portland Medical Center | Portland | 12 | $20,733 | $8,921 |
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.