Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 240: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with cc
$87,932typical hospital bill
$33,162typical amount paid
$28,875–$37,617range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $87,932 for this stay in 2024, about 2.7 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 | 26 | $76,262 | $28,875 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 15 | $97,436 | $30,527 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $148,735 | $35,797 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 20 | $78,428 | $37,617 |
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.