Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Georgia
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$113,942typical hospital bill
$26,735typical amount paid
$20,156–$32,563range paid across 6 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $113,942 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc | Atlanta | 12 | $110,141 | $20,156 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 22 | $117,743 | $22,723 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 17 | $106,737 | $25,104 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 18 | $103,734 | $28,366 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 18 | $123,627 | $28,504 | |
| Wellstar Mcg Health, Affiliated with Med Col | Augusta | 12 | $131,986 | $32,563 |
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.