Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Minnesota
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$22,519typical hospital bill
$7,320typical amount paid
$6,589–$8,050range paid across 2 hospitals
Minnesota hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,519 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital | Saint Louis Park | 26 | $23,594 | $6,589 | |
| Regions Hospital | Saint Paul | 17 | $21,445 | $8,050 |
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.