Pathological Fractures and Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Malignancy Without Cc/M in New Jersey
MS-DRG 544: Pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy without cc/m
$54,128typical hospital bill
$6,497typical amount paid
$6,268–$7,710range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,128 for this stay in 2024, about 8.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | 14 | $64,248 | $6,268 | |
| Valley Hospital | Paramus | 11 | $45,184 | $6,497 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 11 | $54,128 | $7,710 |
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.