Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 464: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$128,749typical hospital bill
$31,026typical amount paid
$21,524–$40,528range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $128,749 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison | Madison | 11 | $64,057 | $21,524 | |
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 14 | $193,442 | $40,528 |
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.