Respiratory Signs and Symptoms in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 204: Respiratory signs and symptoms
$41,696typical hospital bill
$7,310typical amount paid
$7,037–$7,583range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,696 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Abington Hospital | Abington | 11 | $25,891 | $7,037 | |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 17 | $57,502 | $7,583 |
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.