Ventricular Shunt Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in North Carolina
MS-DRG 033: Ventricular shunt procedures without cc/mcc
$70,350typical hospital bill
$16,989typical amount paid
$16,520–$17,457range paid across 2 hospitals
North Carolina hospitals billed Medicare a typical $70,350 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health | Charlotte | 15 | $78,742 | $16,520 | |
| Duke University Hospital | Durham | 19 | $61,957 | $17,457 |
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.