Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$71,316typical hospital bill
$30,436typical amount paid
$29,320–$34,661range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $71,316 for this stay in 2024, about 2.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 12 | $43,793 | $29,320 | |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - | Boston | 37 | $71,316 | $30,436 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 12 | $114,349 | $34,661 |
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.