Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$32,652typical hospital bill
$7,571typical amount paid
$5,381–$8,749range paid across 4 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,652 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh General Hospital | Beckley | 12 | $33,096 | $5,381 | |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 17 | $28,184 | $7,432 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 13 | $44,388 | $7,709 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 21 | $32,207 | $8,749 |
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.