MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
HATTIESBURG, MS 39402 · Acute Care Hospitals
37 procedures with CMS pricing data · Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024
By BillRazor Research · Last updated March 27, 2026 · Methodology
Procedures Analyzed
37
With CMS pricing data
Avg Charge-to-Medicare Ratio
12.3x
Chargemaster ÷ Medicare
CMS Quality Rating
Patient experience & outcomes
Hospital Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Above 90th Percentile
65%
Compared to MS hospitals
Understanding Your Costs
When you receive a bill from MERIT HEALTH WESLEY, you are typically seeing the hospital's “chargemaster” rate — its published list price for each service. According to CMS data, MERIT HEALTH WESLEY lists chargemaster rates that average 12.3x the corresponding Medicare reimbursement amount across 37 procedures with publicly available pricing data (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
The median hospital in MS has a chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio of 3.8x, with ratios across the state ranging from 1.1x to 14.9x. At 12.3x, this facility’s average ratio is above the state median. 50 hospitals in MS report pricing data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
The procedure with the largest gap between the listed price and Medicare reimbursement at MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent without Major Complications (DRG 247). The listed chargemaster rate is $247,667, while Medicare reimburses $13,205 for the same procedure — a ratio of 18.8x (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024).
What does this actually mean for your bill? Chargemaster rates are rarely what patients pay. If you have insurance, your insurer has negotiated a separate rate — often 40–60% less than the listed price. If you are uninsured, you may be able to negotiate directly with the hospital or request financial assistance. The chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is a useful reference point for understanding listed pricing, but it does not represent what most patients will owe out of pocket.
24 of 37 procedures (65%) at this facility have listed rates above the 90th percentile compared to other MS hospitals reporting the same procedure data to CMS (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is a voluntary non-profit - private acute care hospitals facility with a CMS quality rating of 2/5 stars. Note: CMS quality ratings measure patient outcomes and experience, not pricing. A hospital with high listed prices may provide excellent care, and pricing data alone should not be used to evaluate the quality of a healthcare provider.
Listed Chargemaster Rates vs Medicare Reimbursement — Top Procedures by Ratio
Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Procedure Pricing Lookup
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| Procedure | DRG | Listed Charge | Medicare Reimb. | Ratio | State Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent without Major Complications | 247 | $247,667 | $13,205 | 18.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Circulatory Disorders Except Ami, with Cardiac Catheterization without Major Complications | 287 | $131,590 | $7,481 | 17.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Obstruction with Complications | 389 | $87,517 | $5,281 | 16.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without Major Complications | 690 | $76,270 | $4,888 | 15.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive Disorders without Major Complications | 392 | $72,107 | $4,639 | 15.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with Complications or Tpa in 24 Hours | 065 | $99,481 | $6,490 | 15.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Chest Pain | 313 | $68,134 | $4,544 | 15.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure | 189 | $136,818 | $9,208 | 14.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Hypertension without Major Complications | 305 | $59,877 | $4,140 | 14.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 640 | $123,931 | $8,792 | 14.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy without C.D.E. with Complications | 418 | $140,862 | $10,110 | 13.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Renal Failure with Complications | 683 | $76,759 | $5,686 | 13.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Medical Back Problems without Major Complications | 552 | $84,197 | $6,298 | 13.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and Electrolytes without Major Complications | 641 | $68,498 | $5,185 | 13.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 689 | $105,704 | $8,176 | 12.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with Complications | 194 | $69,380 | $5,474 | 12.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with Complications | 699 | $77,956 | $6,282 | 12.4x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 377 | $144,542 | $11,797 | 12.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 190 | $95,660 | $7,852 | 12.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cellulitis without Major Complications | 603 | $69,119 | $5,730 | 12.1x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Mechanical Ventilation over 96 Hours with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 871 | $159,944 | $13,496 | 11.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Heart Failure and Shock with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 291 | $106,852 | $9,036 | 11.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 193 | $94,956 | $8,650 | 11.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with Operating Room Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 853 | $408,930 | $37,933 | 10.8x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Renal Failure with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 682 | $118,249 | $11,157 | 10.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Diabetes with Complications | 638 | $61,548 | $5,807 | 10.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with Complications | 378 | $70,223 | $6,632 | 10.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 177 | $123,543 | $11,774 | 10.5x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Red Blood Cell Disorders without Major Complications | 812 | $66,420 | $6,491 | 10.2x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with Complications | 309 | $51,717 | $5,150 | 10.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 329 | $321,958 | $32,154 | 10.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Small and Large Bowel Procedures without Complications | 331 | $118,742 | $12,308 | 9.7x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without Mechanical Ventilation over 96 Hours without Major Complications | 872 | $67,176 | $7,230 | 9.3x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with Major Complications or Comorbidities | 698 | $100,703 | $11,199 | 9.0x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of Lower Extremity without Major Complications | 470 | $106,633 | $13,561 | 7.9x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint with Complications | 481 | $113,910 | $15,002 | 7.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
| Percutaneous and Other Intracardiac Procedures without Major Complications | 274 | $134,088 | $24,063 | 5.6x | 1th | Compare your bill |
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All data from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. Chargemaster rates are list prices and may not reflect actual patient costs.
Statewide Context
Charge-to-Medicare ratio range across MS hospitals
50 hospitals in MS report pricing data to CMS. This facility's average ratio of 12.3x places it at the upper end of the state range (Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary).
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Frequently Asked Questions About MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
How much does MERIT HEALTH WESLEY charge compared to Medicare?
According to CMS IPPS data, MERIT HEALTH WESLEY's listed chargemaster rates average 12.3x the Medicare reimbursement amount across 37 procedures. Chargemaster rates are list prices and are not what most insured patients pay — actual costs depend on insurance negotiations and coverage terms.
What is the most expensive procedure at MERIT HEALTH WESLEY?
The procedure with the highest chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio at MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is Percutaneous Cardiovascular Procedures with Drug-Eluting Stent without Major Complications (DRG 247), with a listed charge of $247,667 compared to Medicare reimbursement of $13,205 — a ratio of 18.8x. Source: CMS IPPS Provider Summary.
Is MERIT HEALTH WESLEY expensive compared to other MS hospitals?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY's average chargemaster-to-Medicare ratio is 12.3x. Ratios vary significantly across MS hospitals. This ratio reflects listed chargemaster prices, not what patients actually pay. CMS quality ratings, which measure patient outcomes and experience, are separate from pricing data.
Where does the pricing data for MERIT HEALTH WESLEY come from?
All pricing data comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Provider Summary, published under federal price transparency law (45 CFR Part 180). This data is publicly available and updated annually.
How can I check if my bill from MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is correct?
You can upload your bill to BillRazor for a free comparison against publicly available Medicare reimbursement data. Our system analyzes every line item in 60 seconds. Research suggests 49-80% of hospital bills contain errors, including duplicate charges, incorrect procedure codes, and unbundling.
Does MERIT HEALTH WESLEY in HATTIESBURG, MS accept Medicare?
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY is included in the CMS IPPS Provider Summary, which covers Medicare-participating hospitals. For specific coverage questions, contact MERIT HEALTH WESLEY directly or check with your insurance provider.
Data sourced from CMS IPPS Provider Summary, FY2024. All information is for educational purposes only.