Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 033: Ventricular shunt procedures without cc/mcc
$74,930typical hospital bill
$19,889typical amount paid
$19,059–$20,718range paid across 2 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,930 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | 20 | $75,182 | $19,059 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 28 | $74,679 | $20,718 |
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.