O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$55,982typical hospital bill
$12,727typical amount paid
$12,541–$12,914range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,982 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 11 | $75,155 | $12,541 | |
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | 20 | $36,809 | $12,914 |
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.