Chimeric Antigen Receptor (car) T-Cell and Other Immunotherapies in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 018: Chimeric antigen receptor (car) t-cell and other immunotherapies
$842,448typical hospital bill
$262,419typical amount paid
$231,932–$292,906range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $842,448 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital | Milwaukee | 27 | $834,634 | $231,932 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 14 | $850,262 | $292,906 |
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.