Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Virginia
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$1,963,335typical hospital bill
$459,282typical amount paid
$404,720–$513,843range paid across 2 hospitals
Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,963,335 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Virginia Hospitals | Richmond | 11 | $1,965,733 | $404,720 | |
| University of Virginia Medical Center | Charlottesville | 15 | $1,960,937 | $513,843 |
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.