Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$65,139typical hospital bill
$28,445typical amount paid
$18,301–$32,162range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $65,139 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | Melrose | 13 | $73,947 | $18,301 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 11 | $35,982 | $26,427 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 12 | $56,330 | $30,464 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 15 | $120,396 | $32,162 |
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.