Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Colorado
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$2,679,888typical hospital bill
$303,142typical amount paid
$282,683–$323,600range paid across 2 hospitals
Colorado hospitals billed Medicare a typical $2,679,888 for this stay in 2024, about 8.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Healthone Presbyterian St. Lukes | Denver | 11 | $3,224,959 | $282,683 | |
| University of Colorado Hospital Authority | Aurora | 19 | $2,134,817 | $323,600 |
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.