Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 656: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with mcc
$423,936typical hospital bill
$55,063typical amount paid
$46,244–$63,881range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $423,936 for this stay in 2024, about 7.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keck Hospital of Usc | Los Angeles | 18 | $215,373 | $46,244 | |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles | 15 | $632,499 | $63,881 |
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.