Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Texas
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$1,723,851typical hospital bill
$388,644typical amount paid
$349,925–$391,501range paid across 3 hospitals
Texas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,723,851 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ut of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. | Dallas | 22 | $1,148,750 | $349,925 | |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital | Dallas | 11 | $6,419,902 | $388,644 | |
| Baylor University Medical Center | Dallas | 16 | $1,723,851 | $391,501 |
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.