Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$45,262typical hospital bill
$12,844typical amount paid
$11,450–$14,238range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,262 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 14 | $52,252 | $11,450 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $38,272 | $14,238 |
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.