Other Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast Procedures with Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 579: Other skin, subcutaneous tissue and breast procedures with mcc
$114,366typical hospital bill
$35,853typical amount paid
$35,557–$36,149range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,366 for this stay in 2024, about 3.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 12 | $120,226 | $35,557 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 11 | $108,507 | $36,149 |
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.