Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in South Carolina
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$45,817typical hospital bill
$9,350typical amount paid
$7,859–$12,700range paid across 5 hospitals
South Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $45,817 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | 19 | $45,817 | $7,859 | |
| Grand Strand Regional Medical Center | Myrtle Beach | 16 | $119,109 | $8,915 | |
| Spartanburg Medical Center | Spartanburg | 12 | $37,904 | $9,350 | |
| McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee | Florence | 13 | $39,049 | $10,366 | |
| Musc Medical Center | Charleston | 24 | $75,377 | $12,700 |
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.