Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Cc in Georgia
MS-DRG 406: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with cc
$154,155typical hospital bill
$27,356typical amount paid
$26,136–$32,058range paid across 3 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $154,155 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 18 | $176,060 | $26,136 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 34 | $154,155 | $27,356 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 16 | $87,208 | $32,058 |
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.