Ventricular Shunt Procedures with Cc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 032: Ventricular shunt procedures with cc
$86,297typical hospital bill
$25,167typical amount paid
$24,988–$25,347range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,297 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 18 | $92,201 | $24,988 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 44 | $80,392 | $25,347 |
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.