Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 031: Ventricular shunt procedures with mcc
$161,460typical hospital bill
$47,066typical amount paid
$46,535–$47,598range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $161,460 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 13 | $161,439 | $46,535 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 13 | $161,482 | $47,598 |
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.