Other Digestive System O.r. Procedures with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 357: Other digestive system o.r. procedures with cc
$71,104typical hospital bill
$22,740typical amount paid
$19,990–$25,490range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,104 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 16 | $74,253 | $19,990 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 11 | $67,955 | $25,490 |
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.