Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$88,780typical hospital bill
$16,275typical amount paid
$16,248–$19,471range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $88,780 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 21 | $88,780 | $16,248 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 17 | $76,509 | $16,275 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 20 | $131,082 | $19,471 |
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.