Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$92,112typical hospital bill
$26,998typical amount paid
$20,779–$32,624range paid across 7 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $92,112 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 12 | $71,269 | $20,779 | |
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 17 | $92,112 | $21,541 | |
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 17 | $150,763 | $22,423 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 24 | $150,009 | $26,998 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 24 | $72,940 | $27,788 | |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 28 | $61,915 | $29,334 | |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | 21 | $132,547 | $32,624 |
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.