Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures with Cc in Utah
MS-DRG 516: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures with cc
$53,666typical hospital bill
$19,521typical amount paid
$16,387–$22,655range paid across 2 hospitals
Utah hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,666 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George Regional Hospital | St George | 19 | $53,874 | $16,387 | |
| University of Utah Hospital and Clinics | Salt Lake City | 13 | $53,458 | $22,655 |
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.