Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 031: Ventricular shunt procedures with mcc
$315,234typical hospital bill
$67,976typical amount paid
$67,019–$68,934range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $315,234 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr | San Diego | 11 | $270,952 | $67,019 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 13 | $359,516 | $68,934 |
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.