Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Arizona
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$135,463typical hospital bill
$29,604typical amount paid
$23,462–$35,655range paid across 3 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $135,463 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Desert Medical Center | Mesa | 13 | $131,046 | $23,462 | |
| St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center | Phoenix | 11 | $135,463 | $29,604 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 14 | $145,799 | $35,655 |
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.