Respiratory Signs and Symptoms in New Jersey
MS-DRG 204: Respiratory signs and symptoms
$68,717typical hospital bill
$7,122typical amount paid
$6,698–$7,476range paid across 3 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,717 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Jersey Hospital | Voorhees | 11 | $69,181 | $6,698 | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset | Somerville | 11 | $68,717 | $7,122 | |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 13 | $63,996 | $7,476 |
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.