Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications in Florida
What 14 hospitals in Florida charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications (DRG 556), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$52,889
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$7,098
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$5,212
Average per stay
State rank
#5 of 16
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Florida billed an average of $52,889 for signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications, about 7.5 times the average total payment of $7,098. That payment is 17% below the U.S. average of $8,554.
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 $7,098Billed $52,889
About 13¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Florida billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 2 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Florida:
Florida hospitals: signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications
Every Florida hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth OrlandoOrlando | 46 | $56,071 | $8,528 | $5,065 |
| Sarasota Memorial HospitalSarasota | 38 | $37,308 | $6,590 | $5,070 |
| Orlando Regional HealthcareOrlando | 29 | $55,626 | $8,433 | $7,142 |
| Martin Memorial Health SystemsStuart | 18 | $28,601 | $5,689 | $4,226 |
| St Lucie Medical CenterPort St Lucie | 18 | $65,193 | $6,447 | $4,803 |
| Morton Plant HospitalClearwater | 16 | $34,122 | $6,797 | $5,315 |
| North Florida Regional Medical CenterGainesville | 16 | $103,016 | $7,995 | $5,596 |
| Ocala Regional Medical CenterOcala | 16 | $62,105 | $6,725 | $5,471 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland | 15 | $34,662 | $7,167 | $5,985 |
| Fawcett Memorial HospitalPort Charlotte | 15 | $83,461 | $5,857 | $3,923 |
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - VeniceNorth Venice | 15 | $33,791 | $5,625 | $4,428 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers | 12 | $34,352 | $6,038 | $5,080 |
| Jfk Medical CenterAtlantis | 11 | $66,582 | $7,585 | $6,152 |
| Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples | 11 | $62,527 | $6,667 | $3,399 |
Lowest and highest payments in Florida
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
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital - VeniceNorth Venice, FL | $5,625 |
|---|---|
| Martin Memorial Health SystemsStuart, FL | $5,689 |
| Fawcett Memorial HospitalPort Charlotte, FL | $5,857 |
| Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee HealthFort Myers, FL | $6,038 |
| St Lucie Medical CenterPort St Lucie, FL | $6,447 |
Highest
| Adventhealth OrlandoOrlando, FL | $8,528 |
|---|---|
| Orlando Regional HealthcareOrlando, FL | $8,433 |
| North Florida Regional Medical CenterGainesville, FL | $7,995 |
| Jfk Medical CenterAtlantis, FL | $7,585 |
| Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FL | $7,167 |
Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications in other states
Questions
How much does signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications cost in Florida?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications (DRG 556) at 14 hospitals in Florida was billed at $52,889 on average, while the average total payment was $7,098, of which Medicare paid $5,212. 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 Florida, average charges were 7.5 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.