Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Maryland
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$66,005typical hospital bill
$57,960typical amount paid
$29,250–$61,721range paid across 3 hospitals
Maryland hospitals billed Medicare a typical $66,005 for this stay in 2024, about 1.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center | Rosedale | 14 | $33,060 | $29,250 | |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore | Baltimore | 11 | $66,005 | $57,960 | |
| University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore | 31 | $68,578 | $61,721 |
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.