Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$103,450typical hospital bill
$21,126typical amount paid
$18,530–$23,722range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,450 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $101,775 | $18,530 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 17 | $105,125 | $23,722 |
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.