Liver Transplant with Mcc or Intestinal Transplant in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 005: Liver transplant with mcc or intestinal transplant
$1,216,481typical hospital bill
$188,348typical amount paid
$120,288–$256,407range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,216,481 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 19 | $880,295 | $120,288 | |
| Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside | Pittsburgh | 20 | $1,552,666 | $256,407 |
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.