Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc in Texas
MS-DRG 846: Chemotherapy without acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis with mcc
$125,320typical hospital bill
$28,535typical amount paid
$19,464–$41,816range paid across 6 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $125,320 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's South Austin Medical Center | Austin | 14 | $228,741 | $19,464 | |
| Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston | 23 | $136,043 | $23,331 | |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | 28 | $114,596 | $27,491 | |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital | Dallas | 40 | $400,109 | $29,579 | |
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 25 | $110,426 | $40,596 | |
| University Health System | San Antonio | 16 | $87,794 | $41,816 |
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.