Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy with Cc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 543: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with cc
$34,375typical hospital bill
$10,469typical amount paid
$8,234–$12,704range paid across 2 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $34,375 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto | Southaven | 11 | $39,680 | $8,234 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 22 | $29,071 | $12,704 |
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.