Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue O.r. Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 517: Other musculoskeletal system and connective tissue o.r. procedures without cc/mcc
$72,352typical hospital bill
$15,625typical amount paid
$11,931–$19,320range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $72,352 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center | Scottsdale | 11 | $107,553 | $11,931 | |
| Flagstaff Medical Center | Flagstaff | 11 | $37,151 | $19,320 |
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.