Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$147,455typical hospital bill
$42,813typical amount paid
$36,902–$58,669range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $147,455 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 11 | $119,189 | $36,902 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 16 | $235,266 | $42,813 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 26 | $147,455 | $58,669 |
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.