Respiratory Neoplasms with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 181: Respiratory neoplasms with cc
$33,263typical hospital bill
$14,050typical amount paid
$9,466–$16,909range paid across 5 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,263 for this stay in 2024, about 2.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | Fall River | 19 | $22,195 | $9,466 | |
| North Shore Medical Center - | Salem | 11 | $33,263 | $10,024 | |
| Baystate Medical Center | Springfield | 16 | $25,021 | $14,050 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 24 | $68,166 | $16,016 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 20 | $72,773 | $16,909 |
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.