Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc in Mississippi
MS-DRG 857: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc
$57,405typical hospital bill
$14,461typical amount paid
$12,396–$22,659range paid across 3 hospitals
Mississippi hospitals billed Medicare a typical $57,405 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest General Hospital | Hattiesburg | 13 | $39,698 | $12,396 | |
| North Mississippi Medical Center | Tupelo | 12 | $57,405 | $14,461 | |
| University of Mississippi Med Center | Jackson | 14 | $78,215 | $22,659 |
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.