Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Georgia
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$221,785typical hospital bill
$24,795typical amount paid
$21,906–$27,683range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $221,785 for this stay in 2024, about 8.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital | Augusta | 12 | $334,475 | $21,906 | |
| Emory University Hospital Midtown | Atlanta | 12 | $109,096 | $27,683 |
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.