Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Illinois
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$121,963typical hospital bill
$23,679typical amount paid
$15,915–$31,444range paid across 2 hospitals
Illinois hospitals billed Medicare a typical $121,963 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | Chicago | 12 | $136,109 | $15,915 | |
| The University of Chicago Medical Center | Chicago | 13 | $107,818 | $31,444 |
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.