Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 436: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with cc
$49,529typical hospital bill
$14,484typical amount paid
$14,242–$15,149range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,529 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 19 | $69,180 | $14,242 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 18 | $49,529 | $14,484 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 20 | $35,695 | $15,149 |
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.