Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$114,299typical hospital bill
$14,413typical amount paid
$12,919–$18,736range paid across 3 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,299 for this stay in 2024, about 7.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 16 | $114,299 | $12,919 | |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | 12 | $122,231 | $14,413 | |
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 22 | $104,404 | $18,736 |
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.