Major Bladder Procedures with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 654: Major bladder procedures with cc
$144,451typical hospital bill
$35,600typical amount paid
$28,738–$35,788range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $144,451 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | Burlington | 15 | $65,549 | $28,738 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 61 | $144,451 | $35,600 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 20 | $188,284 | $35,788 |
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.