Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 542: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
$71,176typical hospital bill
$14,912typical amount paid
$12,020–$17,803range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,176 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc | Atlanta | 14 | $41,459 | $12,020 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 14 | $100,892 | $17,803 |
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.