Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$44,193typical hospital bill
$6,499typical amount paid
$6,110–$7,078range paid across 4 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $44,193 for this stay in 2024, about 6.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center | Scottsdale | 13 | $41,735 | $6,110 | |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | 11 | $46,652 | $6,435 | |
| Mercy Gilbert Medical Center | Gilbert | 11 | $48,077 | $6,563 | |
| Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr | Scottsdale | 12 | $33,235 | $7,078 |
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.