Tracheostomy for Face, Mouth and Neck Diagnoses or Laryngectomy with Mcc in California
MS-DRG 011: Tracheostomy for face, mouth and neck diagnoses or laryngectomy with mcc
$494,667typical hospital bill
$95,425typical amount paid
$94,196–$96,654range paid across 2 hospitals
California hospitals billed Medicare a typical $494,667 for this stay in 2024, about 5.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ucsf Medical Center | San Francisco | 15 | $467,466 | $94,196 | |
| Keck Hospital of Usc | Los Angeles | 14 | $521,869 | $96,654 |
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.