Other Cardiothoracic Procedures Without Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 229: Other cardiothoracic procedures without mcc
$113,928typical hospital bill
$38,813typical amount paid
$35,176–$42,190range paid across 5 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $113,928 for this stay in 2024, about 2.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 15 | $91,223 | $35,176 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 37 | $113,928 | $37,222 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 23 | $113,904 | $38,813 | |
| Tufts Medical Center | Boston | 11 | $116,625 | $42,111 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 16 | $134,221 | $42,190 |
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.