Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 856: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with mcc
$146,132typical hospital bill
$40,271typical amount paid
$38,603–$41,940range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $146,132 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 11 | $145,141 | $38,603 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $147,122 | $41,940 |
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.