Viral Illness Without Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 866: Viral illness without mcc
$30,936typical hospital bill
$10,335typical amount paid
$6,809–$13,861range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $30,936 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Community Hospital 1 | Arlington Heights | 17 | $20,846 | $6,809 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 15 | $41,027 | $13,861 |
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.