Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 326: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with mcc
$194,465typical hospital bill
$46,342typical amount paid
$37,640–$67,463range paid across 4 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $194,465 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 13 | $208,471 | $37,640 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 12 | $175,547 | $45,534 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 18 | $180,460 | $47,151 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 30 | $231,849 | $67,463 |
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.