Chemotherapy with Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Cc or High Dose Chemotherap in Illinois
MS-DRG 838: Chemotherapy with acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis with cc or high dose chemotherap
$90,869typical hospital bill
$34,733typical amount paid
$22,829–$46,638range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $90,869 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 11 | $42,899 | $22,829 | |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago | 16 | $138,839 | $46,638 |
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.