Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Illinois
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$2,833,228typical hospital bill
$586,986typical amount paid
$486,850–$950,547range paid across 3 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $2,833,228 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago | 37 | $2,770,449 | $486,850 | |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 36 | $3,326,965 | $586,986 | |
| Loyola University Medical Center | Maywood | 11 | $2,833,228 | $950,547 |
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.