Myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi in Massachusetts
What 2 hospitals in Massachusetts 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
$237,168
Hospital list price billed
Average payment
$58,628
Medicare + patient + other payers
Medicare paid
$52,079
Average per stay
Volume
31
Medicare hospital stays
Hospitals in Massachusetts billed an average of $237,168 for myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi, about 4.0 times the average total payment of $58,628. That payment is 21% 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 $58,628Billed $237,168
About 25¢ was paid for every $1 hospitals in Massachusetts billed for this stay.
Massachusetts hospitals: myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi
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 | 19 | $308,481 | $69,682 | $61,580 |
| Brigham and Women's HosptialBoston | 12 | $124,255 | $41,125 | $37,036 |
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 Massachusetts?
In 2024 Medicare data, a hospital stay for myeloproliferative disorders or poorly differentiated neoplasms with other procedures wi (DRG 829) at 2 hospitals in Massachusetts was billed at $237,168 on average, while the average total payment was $58,628, of which Medicare paid $52,079. 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 4.0 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.