Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$108,585typical hospital bill
$71,877typical amount paid
$48,753–$82,868range paid across 5 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $108,585 for this stay in 2024, about 1.5 times what was actually paid. Medicare's payment depends mostly on the hospital's location and teaching role; the bill depends on the hospital's own price list, so bills vary far more than payments.
Billed (list price)Actually paid (Medicare + patient)
| Hospital | City | Medicare stays | Billed | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 12 | $89,957 | $48,753 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 11 | $108,585 | $63,108 | |
| Boston Medical Center | Boston | 11 | $106,193 | $71,877 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 13 | $372,484 | $80,590 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 18 | $362,893 | $82,868 |
Medicare: CMS, 2024 (hospitals with 11 or more Medicare stays). Cash and insurer prices: hospitals' own price files, where read; insurer figures are commercial plans only, median and 10th–90th percentile across plans.