Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$44,489typical hospital bill
$19,403typical amount paid
$11,979–$26,827range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,489 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 15 | $32,006 | $11,979 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 12 | $56,971 | $26,827 |
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.