Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 356: Other digestive system o.r. procedures with mcc
$211,529typical hospital bill
$34,600typical amount paid
$32,403–$59,928range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $211,529 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 21 | $150,349 | $32,403 | |
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 11 | $211,529 | $34,600 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $214,837 | $59,928 |
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.