Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Maryland
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$37,464typical hospital bill
$33,898typical amount paid
$26,025–$41,772range paid across 2 hospitals
Maryland hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,464 for this stay in 2024, about 1.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore | 25 | $29,538 | $26,025 | |
| University of Maryland Medical Center | Baltimore | 12 | $45,391 | $41,772 |
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.