Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$56,849typical hospital bill
$19,092typical amount paid
$13,399–$20,613range paid across 6 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,849 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 19 | $61,585 | $13,399 | |
| Duke Regional Hospital | Durham | 11 | $42,418 | $14,254 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 21 | $52,112 | $18,872 | |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 15 | $45,303 | $19,313 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 14 | $134,331 | $20,106 | |
| North Carolina Baptist Hospital | Winston-Salem | 11 | $82,707 | $20,613 |
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.