Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in New Jersey
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$221,893typical hospital bill
$48,040typical amount paid
$41,926–$58,181range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $221,893 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Stratford | 11 | $221,893 | $41,926 | |
| Cooper University Hospital | Camden | 19 | $210,887 | $48,040 | |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 15 | $267,751 | $58,181 |
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.