Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 556: Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without mcc
$32,410typical hospital bill
$6,601typical amount paid
$6,425–$15,620range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,410 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 13 | $24,311 | $6,425 | |
| Froedtert South Inc. | Kenosha | 13 | $32,410 | $6,601 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 12 | $37,895 | $15,620 |
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.