Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 355: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral without cc/mcc
$48,874typical hospital bill
$15,202typical amount paid
$14,316–$16,088range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $48,874 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 11 | $22,585 | $14,316 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 15 | $75,163 | $16,088 |
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.