Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$236,294typical hospital bill
$49,945typical amount paid
$36,686–$85,246range paid across 8 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $236,294 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah Health Services LLC Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center | Savannah | 12 | $230,508 | $36,686 | |
| Candler Hospital | Savannah | 11 | $239,542 | $43,656 | |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta | 12 | $201,477 | $48,295 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 19 | $248,727 | $48,663 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 17 | $382,695 | $51,227 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 21 | $223,247 | $59,800 | |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated with Med Col | Augusta | 11 | $233,046 | $66,658 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 15 | $262,284 | $85,246 |
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.