Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 659: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with mcc
$93,168typical hospital bill
$25,000typical amount paid
$19,252–$36,146range paid across 3 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $93,168 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center | West Columbia | 26 | $93,168 | $19,252 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 15 | $86,214 | $25,000 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 15 | $140,085 | $36,146 |
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.