Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 515: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with mcc
$179,670typical hospital bill
$23,000typical amount paid
$22,027–$29,949range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $179,670 for this stay in 2024, about 7.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Hospital Forsyth | Cumming | 11 | $179,670 | $22,027 | |
| Northside Hospital Cherokee | Canton | 12 | $143,896 | $23,000 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 18 | $250,330 | $29,949 |
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.