Signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications in Oklahoma
What 1 hospital in Oklahoma 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
$25,967
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$6,262
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$4,778
Average per stay
Volume
11
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in Oklahoma billed an average of $25,967 for signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications, about 4.1 times the average total payment of $6,262. That payment is 27% 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 $6,262Billed $25,967
About 24¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Oklahoma billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 2 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Oklahoma:
Oklahoma hospitals: signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications
Every Oklahoma hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Center, INCOklahoma City | 11 | $25,967 | $6,262 | $4,778 |
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Questions
How much does signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications cost in Oklahoma?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue without major complications (DRG 556) at 1 hospital in Oklahoma was billed at $25,967 on average, while the average total payment was $6,262, of which Medicare paid $4,778. 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 Oklahoma, average charges were 4.1 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.