Stomach, Esophageal and Duodenal Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 328: Stomach, esophageal and duodenal procedures without cc/mcc
$85,812typical hospital bill
$17,099typical amount paid
$12,838–$21,361range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $85,812 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 16 | $74,596 | $12,838 | |
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 14 | $97,028 | $21,361 |
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.