Respiratory Signs and Symptoms in Texas
MS-DRG 204: Respiratory signs and symptoms
$46,330typical hospital bill
$7,827typical amount paid
$7,432–$8,221range paid across 2 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,330 for this stay in 2024, about 5.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 11 | $30,184 | $7,432 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 14 | $62,476 | $8,221 |
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.