Viral Illness Without Mcc in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 866: Viral illness without mcc
$20,226typical hospital bill
$11,986typical amount paid
$7,547–$12,567range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $20,226 for this stay in 2024, about 1.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Hospital | South Weymouth | 12 | $14,576 | $7,547 | |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 12 | $20,226 | $11,986 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 21 | $54,732 | $12,567 |
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.