Non-Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Cc in Texas
MS-DRG 988: Non-extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with cc
$61,538typical hospital bill
$16,954typical amount paid
$16,380–$30,988range paid across 4 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $61,538 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hermann Hospital System | Houston | 13 | $64,764 | $16,380 | |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | 11 | $58,312 | $16,706 | |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple | Temple | 14 | $75,457 | $17,202 | |
| University Health System | San Antonio | 13 | $54,050 | $30,988 |
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.