Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Georgia
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$49,370typical hospital bill
$9,583typical amount paid
$9,062–$10,103range paid across 2 hospitals
Georgia hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,370 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candler Hospital | Savannah | 12 | $39,894 | $9,062 | |
| Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc | Gainesville | 12 | $58,846 | $10,103 |
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.