Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 327: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures with cc
$131,273typical hospital bill
$24,624typical amount paid
$21,190–$28,378range paid across 4 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $131,273 for this stay in 2024, about 5.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 19 | $140,002 | $21,190 | |
| Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center | La Crosse | 11 | $55,785 | $21,966 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 24 | $138,448 | $27,283 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 36 | $124,099 | $28,378 |
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.