Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in New Jersey
MS-DRG 463: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$373,392typical hospital bill
$67,709typical amount paid
$48,069–$70,832range paid across 4 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $373,392 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | Elmer | 12 | $172,320 | $48,069 | |
| Jersey Shore University Medical Center | Neptune | 12 | $426,534 | $65,090 | |
| Cooper University Hospital | Camden | 12 | $340,676 | $70,328 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 13 | $406,108 | $70,832 |
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.