Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in New Mexico
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$69,837typical hospital bill
$8,299typical amount paid
$7,762–$8,836range paid across 2 hospitals
New Mexico hospitals billed Medicare a typical $69,837 for this stay in 2024, about 8.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center | Las Cruces | 18 | $59,413 | $7,762 | |
| Lovelace Women's Hospital | Albuquerque | 14 | $80,260 | $8,836 |
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.