Disorders of the Biliary Tract Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 446: Disorders of the biliary tract without cc/mcc
$22,448typical hospital bill
$9,151typical amount paid
$6,806–$11,091range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,448 for this stay in 2024, about 2.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | Plymouth | 11 | $19,737 | $6,806 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 12 | $14,427 | $8,797 | |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 11 | $25,159 | $9,505 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 12 | $47,246 | $11,091 |
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.