Hypertension with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 304: Hypertension with mcc
$41,043typical hospital bill
$14,834typical amount paid
$9,593–$17,570range paid across 7 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,043 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 19 | $19,486 | $9,593 | |
| North Shore Medical Center - | Salem | 12 | $23,206 | $10,930 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 19 | $19,509 | $12,579 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 13 | $50,140 | $14,834 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 13 | $52,398 | $16,644 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $117,271 | $17,261 | |
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis | 11 | $41,043 | $17,570 |
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.