Pleural Effusion with Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 186: Pleural effusion with mcc
$82,786typical hospital bill
$14,714typical amount paid
$11,894–$16,750range paid across 5 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $82,786 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | 16 | $128,461 | $11,894 | |
| Valley Hospital | Paramus | 12 | $87,964 | $13,528 | |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford | 12 | $73,405 | $14,714 | |
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | Elmer | 11 | $70,328 | $14,745 | |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | Hackensack | 13 | $82,786 | $16,750 |
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.