Respiratory Signs and Symptoms in California
MS-DRG 204: Respiratory signs and symptoms
$83,130typical hospital bill
$8,690typical amount paid
$8,500–$8,880range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,130 for this stay in 2024, about 9.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center | Thousand Oaks | 12 | $89,097 | $8,500 | |
| Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa | 11 | $77,163 | $8,880 |
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.