Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Wisconsin
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$91,949typical hospital bill
$19,209typical amount paid
$18,285–$20,133range paid across 2 hospitals
Wisconsin hospitals billed Medicare a typical $91,949 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora St Lukes Medical Center | Milwaukee | 14 | $89,255 | $18,285 | |
| University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority | Madison | 22 | $94,643 | $20,133 |
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.