Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$1,713,097typical hospital bill
$431,982typical amount paid
$431,392–$432,573range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,713,097 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 55 | $1,772,622 | $431,392 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 47 | $1,653,572 | $432,573 |
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.