Cardiac Defibrillator Implant with Mcc or Carotid Sinus Neurostimulator in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 276: Cardiac defibrillator implant with mcc or carotid sinus neurostimulator
$239,280typical hospital bill
$84,532typical amount paid
$75,313–$93,751range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $239,280 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 18 | $299,740 | $75,313 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 14 | $178,820 | $93,751 |
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.