O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in California
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$72,367typical hospital bill
$17,567typical amount paid
$14,504–$19,634range paid across 8 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,367 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enloe Health | Chico | 11 | $82,623 | $14,504 | |
| Marian Regional Medical Center | Santa Maria | 12 | $63,832 | $16,616 | |
| Memorial Medical Center | Modesto | 28 | $77,583 | $16,769 | |
| Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno | 14 | $54,007 | $17,546 | |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno | 11 | $67,150 | $17,587 | |
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center | Oakland | 16 | $111,064 | $17,662 | |
| John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus | Concord | 15 | $174,737 | $18,915 | |
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center | Roseville | 18 | $64,152 | $19,634 |
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.