Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications in Virginia
What 3 hospitals in Virginia charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications (DRG 478), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$81,634
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$22,714
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$17,522
Average per stay
State rank
#9 of 15
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Virginia billed an average of $81,634 for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications, about 3.6 times the average total payment of $22,714. That payment is 2% below the U.S. average of $23,170.
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 $22,714Billed $81,634
About 28¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Virginia billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Virginia:
Virginia hospitals: biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications
Every Virginia hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke | 24 | $84,597 | $21,150 | $15,794 |
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News | 23 | $69,233 | $19,748 | $17,289 |
| University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville | 12 | $99,477 | $31,526 | $21,423 |
Lowest and highest payments in Virginia
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News, VA | $19,748 |
|---|---|
| Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VA | $21,150 |
| University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville, VA | $31,526 |
Highest
| University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville, VA | $31,526 |
|---|---|
| Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VA | $21,150 |
| Riverside Regional Medical CenterNewport News, VA | $19,748 |
Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications in other states
Questions
How much does biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications cost in Virginia?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications (DRG 478) at 3 hospitals in Virginia was billed at $81,634 on average, while the average total payment was $22,714, of which Medicare paid $17,522. 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 Virginia, average charges were 3.6 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.