Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 918: Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without mcc
$56,896typical hospital bill
$8,103typical amount paid
$7,110–$11,659range paid across 3 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,896 for this stay in 2024, about 7.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Hospital | West Reading | 15 | $26,483 | $7,110 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 15 | $56,896 | $8,103 | |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | 13 | $92,291 | $11,659 |
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.