Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$29,455typical hospital bill
$16,839typical amount paid
$15,515–$18,164range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,455 for this stay in 2024, about 1.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 12 | $29,196 | $15,515 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 11 | $29,713 | $18,164 |
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.