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Medicare DRG 593. What hospitals charge and what Medicare pays, 2024.
Avg hospital charge
$79,754
Avg total payment
$16,287
Avg Medicare pays
$11,577
Hospitals reporting
6
The "charge" is the hospital's list price — almost nobody pays it. "Total payment" is what the hospital actually received (Medicare plus patient copays and other payers). These figures cover Medicare fee-for-service inpatient stays only.
| State | Hospitals | Avg charge | Avg Medicare payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $93,275 | $12,783 |
| Florida | 1 | $63,688 | $8,184 |
| California | 1 | $41,734 | $10,142 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service. A DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) is how Medicare classifies an inpatient stay for payment; the description is Medicare's, not a diagnosis for any individual.