Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$6,565,675typical hospital bill
$541,456typical amount paid
$399,511–$639,965range paid across 3 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $6,565,675 for this stay in 2024, about 12.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 53 | $2,622,378 | $399,511 | |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | 25 | $6,565,675 | $541,456 | |
| Temple University Hospital | Philadelphia | 16 | $7,196,637 | $639,965 |
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.