Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc in West Virginia
MS-DRG 659: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with mcc
$94,621typical hospital bill
$23,075typical amount paid
$22,925–$23,225range paid across 2 hospitals
West Virginia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $94,621 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc | Morgantown | 20 | $71,705 | $22,925 | |
| Charleston Area Medical Center | Charleston | 22 | $117,538 | $23,225 |
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.