Other Cardiothoracic Procedures with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 228: Other cardiothoracic procedures with mcc
$438,401typical hospital bill
$55,900typical amount paid
$38,006–$73,794range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $438,401 for this stay in 2024, about 7.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Medical Center | Charleston | 11 | $568,524 | $38,006 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 21 | $308,279 | $73,794 |
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.