Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Illinois
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$122,348typical hospital bill
$33,428typical amount paid
$23,676–$36,190range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $122,348 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital | Evanston | 11 | $57,444 | $23,676 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 11 | $176,969 | $33,428 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 24 | $122,348 | $36,190 |
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.