Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 542: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
$42,102typical hospital bill
$13,988typical amount paid
$11,481–$28,257range paid across 5 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $42,102 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 16 | $51,130 | $11,481 | |
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 14 | $38,442 | $12,141 | |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 33 | $42,102 | $13,988 | |
| Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph | Saint Joseph | 11 | $29,257 | $16,662 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 23 | $125,062 | $28,257 |
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.