Postoperative and Post-Traumatic Infections Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 863: Postoperative and post-traumatic infections without mcc
$32,588typical hospital bill
$11,986typical amount paid
$10,847–$13,125range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,588 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 11 | $27,910 | $10,847 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 21 | $37,265 | $13,125 |
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.