Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 564: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diagnoses with mcc
$185,581typical hospital bill
$19,449typical amount paid
$16,845–$22,053range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,581 for this stay in 2024, about 9.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Hospital at Hollywood | Hollywood | 15 | $99,640 | $16,845 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 13 | $271,522 | $22,053 |
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.