Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc in Indiana
MS-DRG 857: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc
$106,572typical hospital bill
$20,742typical amount paid
$17,908–$23,576range paid across 2 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $106,572 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 14 | $97,885 | $17,908 | |
| Indiana University Health | Indianapolis | 16 | $115,258 | $23,576 |
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.