Otitis Media and Uri Without Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 153: Otitis media and uri without mcc
$65,390typical hospital bill
$7,865typical amount paid
$7,476–$8,254range paid across 2 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $65,390 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 13 | $68,070 | $7,476 | |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 11 | $62,709 | $8,254 |
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.