Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$63,081typical hospital bill
$22,655typical amount paid
$15,041–$29,073range paid across 6 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,081 for this stay in 2024, about 2.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 16 | $33,216 | $15,041 | |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 24 | $35,666 | $19,463 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 39 | $99,049 | $22,434 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 15 | $40,537 | $22,875 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 31 | $85,625 | $24,454 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 16 | $111,018 | $29,073 |
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.