O.r. Procedures for Obesity Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 621: O.r. procedures for obesity without cc/mcc
$29,483typical hospital bill
$12,955typical amount paid
$12,544–$13,107range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $29,483 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | 16 | $44,778 | $12,544 | |
| Emerson Hospital - | W Concord | 16 | $28,488 | $12,955 | |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | Springfield | 11 | $29,483 | $13,107 |
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.