Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in Virginia
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$215,791typical hospital bill
$50,443typical amount paid
$46,251–$83,876range paid across 3 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $215,791 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Medical Center | Roanoke | 19 | $215,791 | $46,251 | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital | Falls Church | 17 | $135,766 | $50,443 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 11 | $286,437 | $83,876 |
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.