Complicated Peptic Ulcer with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 380: Complicated peptic ulcer with mcc
$84,592typical hospital bill
$24,712typical amount paid
$21,662–$27,763range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $84,592 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Medical Center | Pittsfield | 13 | $37,814 | $21,662 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 14 | $131,370 | $27,763 |
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.