Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 656: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with mcc
$194,531typical hospital bill
$53,112typical amount paid
$35,354–$56,370range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $194,531 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 11 | $46,271 | $35,354 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 12 | $194,531 | $53,112 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 11 | $276,076 | $56,370 |
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.