Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$23,155typical hospital bill
$6,779typical amount paid
$6,116–$6,986range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $23,155 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 19 | $17,958 | $6,116 | |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield | 15 | $29,085 | $6,779 | |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 12 | $23,155 | $6,986 |
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.