Poisoning and Toxic Effects of Drugs Without Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 918: Poisoning and toxic effects of drugs without mcc
$20,003typical hospital bill
$8,642typical amount paid
$7,286–$11,725range paid across 6 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,003 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | Beverly | 13 | $11,539 | $7,286 | |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | 13 | $21,283 | $7,307 | |
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 13 | $18,722 | $8,338 | |
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis | 11 | $23,005 | $8,945 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 18 | $16,380 | $9,436 | |
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus | Worcester | 21 | $35,003 | $11,725 |
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.