Pancreas, Liver and Shunt Procedures with Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 405: Pancreas, liver and shunt procedures with mcc
$172,107typical hospital bill
$57,044typical amount paid
$53,118–$60,970range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $172,107 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 18 | $183,432 | $53,118 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 17 | $160,783 | $60,970 |
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.