Nervous System Neoplasms Without Mcc in Pennsylvania
MS-DRG 055: Nervous system neoplasms without mcc
$102,605typical hospital bill
$14,166typical amount paid
$10,335–$17,997range paid across 2 hospitals
Pennsylvania hospitals billed Medicare a typical $102,605 for this stay in 2024, about 7.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | Allentown | 12 | $53,512 | $10,335 | |
| Hospital of Univ of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 11 | $151,697 | $17,997 |
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.