Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc in California
MS-DRG 918: Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without mcc
$61,366typical hospital bill
$9,808typical amount paid
$9,341–$10,275range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $61,366 for this stay in 2024, about 6.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital | Santa Barbara | 13 | $57,315 | $9,341 | |
| Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno | 11 | $65,416 | $10,275 |
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.