Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$52,716typical hospital bill
$7,381typical amount paid
$6,902–$7,620range paid across 5 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $52,716 for this stay in 2024, about 7.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical City Plano | Plano | 13 | $61,268 | $6,902 | |
| Methodist Hospital | San Antonio | 14 | $52,716 | $6,985 | |
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake | Webster | 12 | $64,659 | $7,381 | |
| Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth | Fort Worth | 12 | $33,472 | $7,530 | |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas | Dallas | 11 | $36,799 | $7,620 |
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.