Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$229,333typical hospital bill
$46,948typical amount paid
$37,336–$68,653range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $229,333 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 18 | $126,809 | $37,336 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 16 | $401,235 | $46,948 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 25 | $229,333 | $68,653 |
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.