Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$73,179typical hospital bill
$34,468typical amount paid
$28,361–$45,906range paid across 4 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $73,179 for this stay in 2024, about 2.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 15 | $40,191 | $28,361 | |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | 11 | $95,084 | $29,357 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 17 | $51,274 | $39,579 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 22 | $140,993 | $45,906 |
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.