Lung Transplant in New York
MS-DRG 007: Lung transplant
$1,127,432typical hospital bill
$168,569typical amount paid
$163,857–$173,281range paid across 2 hospitals
New York hospitals billed Medicare a typical $1,127,432 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyu Langone Hospitals | New York | 17 | $1,291,624 | $163,857 | |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York | 15 | $963,241 | $173,281 |
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.