Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Illinois
MS-DRG 463: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$337,554typical hospital bill
$58,562typical amount paid
$46,302–$114,799range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $337,554 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center | Oak Lawn | 11 | $116,679 | $46,302 | |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago | 11 | $528,912 | $58,562 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 13 | $337,554 | $114,799 |
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.