Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$83,820typical hospital bill
$13,646typical amount paid
$10,121–$17,170range paid across 2 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,820 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roper Hospital | Charleston | 11 | $83,045 | $10,121 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 34 | $84,594 | $17,170 |
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.