Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$126,466typical hospital bill
$29,337typical amount paid
$20,989–$31,242range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $126,466 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 12 | $97,223 | $20,989 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 11 | $126,466 | $29,337 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 36 | $142,574 | $31,242 |
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.