Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant in North Carolina
MS-DRG 005: Liver transplant with mcc or intestinal transplant
$497,945typical hospital bill
$150,847typical amount paid
$137,594–$164,099range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $497,945 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 21 | $448,897 | $137,594 | |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 15 | $546,993 | $164,099 |
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.