Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Without Mcc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 605: Trauma to the skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast without mcc
$45,780typical hospital bill
$10,973typical amount paid
$7,205–$11,396range paid across 3 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,780 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 13 | $42,743 | $7,205 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 12 | $45,780 | $10,973 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 11 | $51,629 | $11,396 |
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.