Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 846: Chemotherapy without acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis with mcc
$86,800typical hospital bill
$32,726typical amount paid
$27,555–$45,504range paid across 5 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,800 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 39 | $88,683 | $27,555 | |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago | 18 | $51,992 | $32,486 | |
| University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics | Chicago | 18 | $45,692 | $32,726 | |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge | 13 | $86,800 | $40,267 | |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago | 33 | $147,417 | $45,504 |
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.