Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in California
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$121,140typical hospital bill
$12,149typical amount paid
$11,411–$12,892range paid across 4 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $121,140 for this stay in 2024, about 10.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital | Glendale | 11 | $88,974 | $11,411 | |
| Marinhealth Medical Center | Greenbrae | 12 | $137,886 | $11,986 | |
| Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital | Santa Rosa | 11 | $147,500 | $12,312 | |
| Enloe Health | Chico | 25 | $104,395 | $12,892 |
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.