Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 577: Skin graft except for skin ulcer or cellulitis with cc
$115,046typical hospital bill
$34,496typical amount paid
$31,805–$37,186range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $115,046 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 11 | $87,344 | $31,805 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 13 | $142,747 | $37,186 |
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.