Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$80,017typical hospital bill
$13,197typical amount paid
$10,720–$19,428range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $80,017 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 13 | $80,017 | $10,720 | |
| Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital | Greenville | 19 | $68,817 | $13,197 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 18 | $100,926 | $19,428 |
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.