Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$68,021typical hospital bill
$22,947typical amount paid
$21,798–$23,583range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,021 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 20 | $92,806 | $21,798 | |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 19 | $30,487 | $22,431 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 22 | $84,486 | $23,463 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 13 | $51,555 | $23,583 |
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.