Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 659: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with mcc
$125,981typical hospital bill
$24,539typical amount paid
$19,205–$34,691range paid across 5 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $125,981 for this stay in 2024, about 5.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center | Lagrange | 11 | $97,955 | $19,205 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 12 | $107,128 | $22,123 | |
| Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center | Marietta | 18 | $155,593 | $24,539 | |
| Piedmont Hospital, Inc | Atlanta | 13 | $131,290 | $29,383 | |
| Emory University Hospital | Atlanta | 21 | $125,981 | $34,691 |
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.