Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 987: Non-extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$161,058typical hospital bill
$36,838typical amount paid
$32,419–$52,743range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,058 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 17 | $171,715 | $32,419 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 12 | $145,816 | $36,838 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 17 | $161,058 | $52,743 |
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.