Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 542: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with mcc
$59,318typical hospital bill
$16,172typical amount paid
$12,551–$17,085range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,318 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 12 | $59,318 | $12,551 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 16 | $43,134 | $16,172 | |
| Prisma Health Richland Hospital | Columbia | 12 | $66,149 | $17,085 |
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.