Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$79,477typical hospital bill
$19,237typical amount paid
$15,457–$21,828range paid across 6 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $79,477 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 12 | $101,213 | $15,457 | |
| Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery Ce | Asheville | 11 | $97,959 | $18,355 | |
| Ecu Health Medical Center | Greenville | 22 | $58,525 | $18,595 | |
| Unc Hospitals | Chapel Hill | 16 | $40,942 | $19,880 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 25 | $60,996 | $21,194 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 19 | $121,199 | $21,828 |
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.