O.r. Procedures for Obesity with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 620: O.r. procedures for obesity with cc
$63,406typical hospital bill
$19,417typical amount paid
$19,064–$19,769range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $63,406 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 12 | $59,030 | $19,064 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 15 | $67,782 | $19,769 |
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.