Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in New Jersey
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$167,930typical hospital bill
$30,147typical amount paid
$28,875–$31,419range paid across 2 hospitals
New Jersey hospitals billed Medicare a typical $167,930 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 22 | $184,197 | $28,875 | |
| Cooper University Hospital | Camden | 13 | $151,664 | $31,419 |
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.