What 3 hospitals in Oregon charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with major complications (DRG 542), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Hospitals in Oregon billed an average of $54,459 for pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with major complications, about 2.8 times the average total payment of $19,543. That payment is 4% above the U.S. average of $18,732.
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.
About 36¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Oregon billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Oregon:
Every Oregon hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Medical Center - BendBend | 32 | $47,910 | $18,485 | $16,935 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland | 17 | $53,486 | $18,506 | $15,491 |
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland | 14 | $70,608 | $23,218 | $18,278 |
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.
| St Charles Medical Center - BendBend, OR | $18,485 |
|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland, OR | $18,506 |
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR | $23,218 |
| OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR | $23,218 |
|---|---|
| Providence St Vincent Medical CenterPortland, OR | $18,506 |
| St Charles Medical Center - BendBend, OR | $18,485 |
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for pathological fractures and musculoskeletal and connective tissue malignancy with major complications (DRG 542) at 3 hospitals in Oregon was billed at $54,459 on average, while the average total payment was $19,543, of which Medicare paid $16,844. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
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 Oregon, average charges were 2.8 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.