Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 656: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with mcc
$132,154typical hospital bill
$38,152typical amount paid
$34,976–$41,329range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,154 for this stay in 2024, about 3.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 20 | $147,660 | $34,976 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 12 | $116,648 | $41,329 |
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.