Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 684: Renal failure without cc/mcc
$27,934typical hospital bill
$5,154typical amount paid
$4,332–$5,977range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $27,934 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Memorial Hospital | South Charleston | 13 | $21,773 | $4,332 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 17 | $34,096 | $5,977 |
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.