Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in Kansas
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$281,140typical hospital bill
$44,832typical amount paid
$41,472–$50,108range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $281,140 for this stay in 2024, about 6.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 23 | $569,062 | $41,472 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 37 | $179,159 | $44,832 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 68 | $281,140 | $50,108 |
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.