Massachusetts / Brown University Health Morton Hospital
CMS certification 220073 · Taunton, MA · 2 entries in CMS's price-transparency list
Brown University Health Morton Hospital: charges and Medicare payments
Brown University Health Morton Hospital reported 1,982 Medicare inpatient stays across 59 DRGs in 2024. Across them it charged 1.77 times what it was paid — among the lower ratios in Massachusetts, number 43 of 52 hospitals with at least 100 stays (state median 2×, national 4.15×). Its most frequent stay was DRG 871, Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC: 159 stays at an average charge of $25,872, 71% below the national average. It also billed 924 outpatient services, charging 3.1 times what Medicare paid.
- 1Medicare inpatient stays 1,982
- 2Charge ÷ paid, inpatient 1.77×
- 3Rank in MA (highest ratio = 1) 43 of 52
- 4CMS price-transparency actions 2
Inpatient stays
For the 59 DRGs that can be compared with the national average, Brown University Health Morton Hospital charged more than the national average in 0 (0%). Payments follow Medicare's rates, so they usually vary far less than charges.
| DRG | Stays | Avg charge | vs US | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 871 Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC | 159 | $25,872 | -71% | $15,552 |
| 291 Heart Failure and Shock with MCC | 145 | $19,164 | -66% | $10,582 |
| 193 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC | 124 | $18,645 | -69% | $10,852 |
| 177 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC | 118 | $25,762 | -64% | $13,755 |
| 190 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with MCC | 103 | $20,978 | -59% | $9,490 |
| 312 Syncope and Collapse | 72 | $10,737 | -76% | $7,306 |
| 189 Pulmonary Edema and Respiratory Failure | 58 | $21,622 | -62% | $10,486 |
| 392 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive... | 58 | $11,228 | -72% | $6,657 |
| 690 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections without MCC | 58 | $10,728 | -72% | $7,032 |
| 470 Major Hip and Knee Joint Replacement or Reattachment of... | 54 | $35,614 | -62% | $15,756 |
| 689 Kidney and Urinary Tract Infections with MCC | 51 | $15,962 | -69% | $9,635 |
| 309 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with CC | 47 | $11,180 | -69% | $6,591 |
| 640 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and... | 42 | $15,657 | -74% | $10,970 |
| 897 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation... | 38 | $12,047 | -68% | $7,163 |
| 603 Cellulitis without MCC | 36 | $9,767 | -74% | $7,757 |
| 683 Renal Failure with CC | 36 | $12,784 | -69% | $7,739 |
| 178 Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with CC | 35 | $16,915 | -63% | $8,222 |
| 194 Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with CC | 29 | $12,522 | -67% | $6,923 |
| 065 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with CC or... | 28 | $16,725 | -70% | $9,007 |
| 378 Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage with CC | 26 | $14,738 | -70% | $8,086 |
| 682 Renal Failure with MCC | 26 | $15,569 | -76% | $12,233 |
| 391 Esophagitis, Gastroenteritis and Miscellaneous Digestive... | 25 | $20,060 | -67% | $10,654 |
| 641 Miscellaneous Disorders of Nutrition, Metabolism, Fluids and... | 25 | $10,065 | -73% | $6,404 |
| 698 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with MCC | 25 | $17,810 | -76% | $13,221 |
| 481 Hip and Femur Procedures except Major Joint with CC | 24 | $37,874 | -62% | $16,921 |
| 280 Acute Myocardial Infarction, Discharged Alive with MCC | 23 | $24,969 | -67% | $12,129 |
| 552 Medical Back Problems without MCC | 22 | $11,265 | -77% | $7,764 |
| 563 Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation except Femur, Hip,... | 22 | $10,244 | -76% | $7,594 |
| 064 Intracranial Hemorrhage or Cerebral Infarction with MCC | 21 | $24,491 | -75% | $15,430 |
| 638 Diabetes with CC | 21 | $12,188 | -71% | $7,842 |
| 853 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases with O.R. Procedures with... | 21 | $73,520 | -68% | $46,383 |
| 308 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders with MCC | 20 | $24,253 | -57% | $10,516 |
| 884 Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability | 20 | $41,431 | -34% | $15,606 |
| 313 Chest Pain | 19 | $9,789 | -75% | $6,145 |
| 637 Diabetes with MCC | 19 | $19,422 | -71% | $12,110 |
| 948 Signs and Symptoms without MCC | 18 | $11,019 | -71% | $6,688 |
| 101 Seizures without MCC | 17 | $14,749 | -70% | $7,684 |
| 202 Bronchitis and Asthma with CC/MCC | 17 | $13,841 | -70% | $8,116 |
| 812 Red Blood Cell Disorders without MCC | 17 | $14,490 | -67% | $7,679 |
| 069 Transient Ischemia without Thrombolytic | 16 | $12,834 | -75% | $6,777 |
| 896 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence without Rehabilitation... | 16 | $29,270 | -62% | $16,396 |
| 057 Degenerative Nervous System Disorders without MCC | 15 | $15,934 | -72% | $11,367 |
| 070 Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with MCC | 15 | $20,787 | -73% | $13,476 |
| 441 Disorders of Liver except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic... | 15 | $23,145 | -73% | $14,076 |
| 092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC | 14 | $12,862 | -75% | $8,800 |
| 371 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections... | 14 | $27,118 | -65% | $13,584 |
| 895 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence with Rehabilitation... | 14 | $11,484 | -66% | $12,636 |
| 071 Other Cerebrovascular Disorders with CC | 13 | $12,625 | -75% | $8,499 |
| 175 Pulmonary Embolism with MCC or Acute Cor Pulmonale | 13 | $28,139 | -57% | $11,689 |
| 300 Peripheral Vascular Disorders with CC | 13 | $13,643 | -72% | $9,009 |
| 372 Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections... | 13 | $20,031 | -58% | $8,559 |
| 811 Red Blood Cell Disorders with MCC | 13 | $21,873 | -68% | $14,148 |
| 191 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with CC | 12 | $10,273 | -74% | $7,207 |
| 522 Hip Replacement with Principal Diagnosis of Hip Fracture... | 12 | $35,897 | -65% | $17,686 |
| 100 Seizures with MCC | 11 | $24,571 | -74% | $15,895 |
| 310 Cardiac Arrhythmia and Conduction Disorders without CC/MCC | 11 | $10,100 | -65% | $4,802 |
| 696 Kidney and Urinary Tract Signs and Symptoms without MCC | 11 | $10,310 | -69% | $5,926 |
| 699 Other Kidney and Urinary Tract Diagnoses with CC | 11 | $10,522 | -78% | $8,482 |
| 894 Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence, Left Ama | 11 | $7,104 | -75% | $4,873 |
Outpatient services
| Service (APC) | Services | Avg charge | Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation Services | 213 | $6,830 | $2,907 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures | 97 | $35,994 | $13,852 |
| Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures | 78 | $6,670 | $3,328 |
| Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | 65 | $6,237 | $1,720 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal Procedures | 63 | $20,950 | $7,491 |
| Level 2 Upper GI Procedures | 58 | $4,141 | $2,019 |
| Level 3 Urology and Related Services | 53 | $6,077 | $2,187 |
| Level 2 Musculoskeletal Procedures | 51 | $5,184 | $1,693 |
| Level 4 Urology and Related Services | 41 | $8,319 | $3,744 |
| Level 1 Abdominal/Peritoneal/Biliary and Related Procedures | 35 | $7,813 | $3,716 |
| Level 1 Nerve Procedures | 35 | $7,119 | $2,074 |
| Level 3 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage | 33 | $12,914 | $3,052 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related Services | 26 | $10,270 | $6,197 |
| Level 5 Urology and Related Services | 23 | $11,403 | $5,365 |
| Level 3 Airway Endoscopy | 21 | $4,047 | $1,823 |
| Level 3 Vascular Procedures | 21 | $11,120 | $3,423 |
| Level 4 Gynecologic Procedures | 11 | $7,731 | $3,114 |
Against the Massachusetts average
For Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours with MCC (DRG 871), Brown University Health Morton Hospital charged $25,872 on average, 43% less than the Massachusetts average of $45,229, and was paid $15,552 against a state average of $19,536. For Heart Failure and Shock with MCC (DRG 291), Brown University Health Morton Hospital charged $19,164 on average, 37% less than the Massachusetts average of $30,373, and was paid $10,582 against a state average of $12,996. For Simple Pneumonia and Pleurisy with MCC (DRG 193), Brown University Health Morton Hospital charged $18,645 on average, 34% less than the Massachusetts average of $28,077, and was paid $10,852 against a state average of $12,627. For Respiratory Infections and Inflammations with MCC (DRG 177), Brown University Health Morton Hospital charged $25,762 on average, 31% less than the Massachusetts average of $37,072, and was paid $13,755 against a state average of $15,861. For Comprehensive Observation Services (outpatient APC 8011), its average charge of $6,830 was 51% below the state average of $14,010. For Level 5 Musculoskeletal Procedures (outpatient APC 5115), its average charge of $35,994 was 1% above the state average of $35,549. For Level 3 Musculoskeletal Procedures (outpatient APC 5113), its average charge of $6,670 was 49% below the state average of $13,150. For Level 2 Excision/ Biopsy/ Incision and Drainage (outpatient APC 5072), its average charge of $6,237 was 5% below the state average of $6,596.
Price-transparency record
CMS's enforcement list records these actions for a hospital named Brown University Health Morton Hospital in Taunton, MA, under the federal hospital price-transparency rule (45 CFR part 180), which requires hospitals to post their standard charges online:
- Warning Notice — 2025-02-11 (CMS case 3014)
- Closure Notice — 2025-04-16 (CMS case 3014)
A warning notice or corrective-action request is not a finding of wrongdoing; "Met Requirements" and closure notices record that CMS's review ended. Matched to this hospital by exact name, city and state.
Charges are the hospital's list prices averaged over its 2024 Medicare cases; payments are what those cases actually brought in. Neither is what you will pay. For a planned procedure, ask the hospital for its price estimate or, if you are uninsured or self-paying, a good-faith estimate.
Sources: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals — by Provider and Service / by Geography and Service, data year 2024; CMS Hospital Price Transparency Enforcement Activities and Outcomes, July 2026. Checked 2026-10-24. Methodology.