Myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi in California
What 2 hospitals in California charged and were paid for a Medicare hospital stay for myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi (DRG 829), from 2024 Medicare claims.
Average charge
$328,706
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$55,624
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$49,056
Average per stay
Volume
40
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in California billed an average of $328,706 for myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi, about 5.9 times the average total payment of $55,624. That payment is 15% above the U.S. average of $48,464.
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 $55,624Billed $328,706
About 17¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in California billed for this stay.
California hospitals: myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi
Every California hospital that billed Medicare for this stay at least 11 times. Click a column to sort.
| Hospital | Stays | Avg charge | Avg payment | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford HospitalPalo Alto | 20 | $373,942 | $50,486 | $45,487 |
| UCSF Medical CenterSan Francisco | 20 | $283,470 | $60,763 | $52,624 |
Myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi in other states
Questions
How much does myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi cost in California?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi (DRG 829) at 2 hospitals in California was billed at $328,706 on average, while the average total payment was $55,624, of which Medicare paid $49,056. 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 California, average charges were 5.9 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.