Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 605: Trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast without mcc
$36,402typical hospital bill
$7,979typical amount paid
$7,064–$8,483range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $36,402 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 11 | $31,720 | $7,064 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 11 | $78,698 | $7,979 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 14 | $36,402 | $8,483 |
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.