Signs and Symptoms Without Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 948: Signs and symptoms without mcc
$23,468typical hospital bill
$6,223typical amount paid
$5,168–$9,556range paid across 7 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,468 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Health Medical Center | Morgantown | 19 | $21,139 | $5,168 | |
| Weirton Medical Center, Inc | Weirton | 24 | $16,104 | $5,209 | |
| Camden Clark Medical Center | Parkersburg | 27 | $23,468 | $5,597 | |
| Wheeling Hospital, Inc | Wheeling | 12 | $18,770 | $6,223 | |
| United Hospital Center, Inc | Bridgeport | 18 | $26,364 | $6,429 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 40 | $45,225 | $8,121 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 27 | $25,515 | $9,556 |
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.