Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Arizona
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$144,743typical hospital bill
$15,038typical amount paid
$10,835–$19,241range paid across 2 hospitals
Arizona hospitals billed Medicare a typical $144,743 for this stay in 2024, about 9.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson | 16 | $189,301 | $10,835 | |
| Mayo Clinic Hospital | Phoenix | 13 | $100,186 | $19,241 |
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.