Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications in Massachusetts
What 4 hospitals in Massachusetts charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications (DRG 478), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$75,275
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$26,992
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$21,674
Average per stay
State rank
#13 of 15
1 = lowest average payment
Hospitals in Massachusetts billed an average of $75,275 for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications, about 2.8 times the average total payment of $26,992. That payment is 16% above the U.S. average of $23,170.
These are averages for patients with original (fee-for-service) Medicare. Private insurance pays different, negotiated prices, and what you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Use these figures to compare hospitals, not as a quote.
Paid $26,992Billed $75,275
About 36¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Massachusetts billed for this stay.
Medicare prices this stay in 3 versions, by how sick the patient was. Compare them in Massachusetts:
Massachusetts hospitals: biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications
Every Massachusetts hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston | 15 | $120,396 | $32,162 | $22,826 |
| Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose | 13 | $73,947 | $18,301 | $16,178 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston | 12 | $56,330 | $30,464 | $26,793 |
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield | 11 | $35,982 | $26,427 | $21,016 |
Lowest and highest payments in Massachusetts
Among hospitals with at least 11 Medicare hospital stays. Differences reflect local wage costs, teaching status and how sick patients were, as well as price.
Lowest
| Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA | $18,301 |
|---|---|
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA | $26,427 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA | $30,464 |
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | $32,162 |
Highest
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | $32,162 |
|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA | $30,464 |
| Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA | $26,427 |
| Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA | $18,301 |
Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications in other states
Questions
How much does biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications cost in Massachusetts?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with complications (DRG 478) at 4 hospitals in Massachusetts was billed at $75,275 on average, while the average total payment was $26,992, of which Medicare paid $21,674. Your own cost depends on your insurance, deductible and the hospital.
Why are hospital charges so much higher than payments?
Charges are a hospital's list prices. Medicare pays fixed rates set in advance, and private insurers negotiate their own discounts, so almost nobody pays the full charge. For this stay in Massachusetts, average charges were 2.8 times the average payment. Uninsured patients can ask the hospital about its financial assistance (charity care) policy and cash prices.
Source: CMS, Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service, 2024. Average total payment includes Medicare's payment, the patient's deductible and coinsurance, and any other payer. CMS omits hospitals with fewer than 11 hospital stays for privacy. About the data.