Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Cc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 436: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with cc
$31,435typical hospital bill
$11,953typical amount paid
$9,269–$14,637range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $31,435 for this stay in 2024, about 2.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington | 13 | $32,558 | $9,269 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 14 | $30,312 | $14,637 |
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.