Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc in California
MS-DRG 574: Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with cc
$124,190typical hospital bill
$37,758typical amount paid
$23,310–$52,205range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $124,190 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Hospital, Lp | Bakersfield | 44 | $75,591 | $23,310 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 12 | $172,790 | $52,205 |
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.