Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in New York
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$187,223typical hospital bill
$32,324typical amount paid
$20,451–$32,978range paid across 5 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $187,223 for this stay in 2024, about 5.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Hospital Center | White Plains | 11 | $128,276 | $20,451 | |
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | Albany | 14 | $49,055 | $25,053 | |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | 28 | $224,293 | $32,324 | |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 25 | $216,902 | $32,724 | |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bronx | 11 | $187,223 | $32,978 |
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.