Non-Extensive Burns in California
MS-DRG 935: Non-extensive burns
$255,864typical hospital bill
$60,744typical amount paid
$39,169–$82,318range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $255,864 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Davis Medical Center | Sacramento | 15 | $184,514 | $39,169 | |
| Los Angeles General Medical Center | Los Angeles | 11 | $327,213 | $82,318 |
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.