Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$32,090typical hospital bill
$11,622typical amount paid
$5,897–$12,654range paid across 3 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,090 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rex Hospital | Raleigh | 14 | $24,495 | $5,897 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 11 | $32,090 | $11,622 | |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 15 | $39,182 | $12,654 |
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.