Pulmonary Embolism Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 176: Pulmonary embolism without mcc
$30,426typical hospital bill
$6,526typical amount paid
$6,378–$9,619range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,426 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 15 | $30,426 | $6,378 | |
| Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital | Eau Claire | 15 | $28,841 | $6,526 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 13 | $34,419 | $9,619 |
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.