Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Georgia
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$74,249typical hospital bill
$17,372typical amount paid
$14,679–$20,064range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,249 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital | Savannah | 12 | $55,170 | $14,679 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 20 | $93,329 | $20,064 |
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.