Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures in South Carolina
MS-DRG 264: Other circulatory system o.r. procedures
$124,106typical hospital bill
$35,446typical amount paid
$21,921–$42,581range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $124,106 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 12 | $124,106 | $21,921 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 14 | $102,810 | $35,446 | |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 16 | $137,581 | $42,581 |
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.