Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$161,234typical hospital bill
$35,805typical amount paid
$28,244–$43,366range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,234 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 12 | $102,783 | $28,244 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $219,684 | $43,366 |
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.