Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 918: Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without mcc
$40,588typical hospital bill
$9,712typical amount paid
$7,416–$12,009range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $40,588 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 11 | $45,351 | $7,416 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $35,825 | $12,009 |
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.