Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in California
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$104,936typical hospital bill
$24,472typical amount paid
$15,414–$24,838range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $104,936 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian | Newport Beach | 16 | $125,572 | $15,414 | |
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 24 | $104,936 | $24,472 | |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento | Sacramento | 11 | $78,498 | $24,838 |
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.