Postoperative or Post-Traumatic Infections with O.r. Procedures with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 857: Postoperative or post-traumatic infections with o.r. procedures with cc
$118,296typical hospital bill
$22,279typical amount paid
$20,935–$23,623range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $118,296 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 14 | $82,302 | $20,935 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 11 | $154,291 | $23,623 |
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.