Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 515: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with mcc
$123,423typical hospital bill
$35,445typical amount paid
$31,634–$39,256range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $123,423 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | 12 | $116,008 | $31,634 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester | Rochester | 19 | $130,838 | $39,256 |
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.