Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in North Carolina
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$2,008,854typical hospital bill
$513,764typical amount paid
$432,773–$594,756range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $2,008,854 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 14 | $1,354,277 | $432,773 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 27 | $2,663,431 | $594,756 |
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.