Pneumothorax with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 199: Pneumothorax with mcc
$87,351typical hospital bill
$18,153typical amount paid
$16,503–$19,803range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,351 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 12 | $60,565 | $16,503 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 13 | $114,137 | $19,803 |
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.