Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 987: Non-extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$162,941typical hospital bill
$29,277typical amount paid
$25,735–$32,819range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $162,941 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 15 | $170,060 | $25,735 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 15 | $155,823 | $32,819 |
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.