Aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications in Michigan
What 1 hospital in Michigan charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications (DRG 561), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$7,346
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$5,704
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$3,752
Average per stay
Volume
35
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in Michigan billed an average of $7,346 for aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications, about 1.3 times the average total payment of $5,704. That payment is 76% below the U.S. average of $23,765.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $5,704Billed $7,346
About 78¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Michigan billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Michigan:
Michigan hospitals: aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications
Every Michigan hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surgeons Choice Medical CenterSouthfield | 35 | $7,346 | $5,704 | $3,752 |
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Questions
How much does aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications cost in Michigan?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for aftercare, musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without complications (DRG 561) at 1 hospital in Michigan was billed at $7,346 on average, while the average total payment was $5,704, of which Medicare paid $3,752. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Michigan, average charges were 1.3 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.