Renal Failure Without Cc/Mcc in California
MS-DRG 684: Renal failure without cc/mcc
$56,632typical hospital bill
$6,937typical amount paid
$6,693–$7,700range paid across 3 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,632 for this stay in 2024, about 8.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus | Walnut Creek | 17 | $66,383 | $6,693 | |
| Mercy San Juan Medical Center | Carmichael | 11 | $41,935 | $6,937 | |
| Community Regional Medical Center | Fresno | 11 | $56,632 | $7,700 |
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.