Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Missouri
MS-DRG 463: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$216,173typical hospital bill
$57,376typical amount paid
$47,535–$67,218range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $216,173 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 13 | $240,010 | $47,535 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 17 | $192,335 | $67,218 |
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.