Wound Debridement and Skin Graft Except Hand for Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue D in Massachusetts
MS-DRG 463: Wound debridement and skin graft except hand for musculoskeletal and connective tissue d
$248,090typical hospital bill
$68,722typical amount paid
$60,950–$85,205range paid across 3 hospitals
Massachusetts hospitals billed Medicare a typical $248,090 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | Boston | 16 | $105,350 | $60,950 | |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | Boston | 11 | $248,090 | $68,722 | |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston | 23 | $334,279 | $85,205 |
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.