Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in Nebraska
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$179,719typical hospital bill
$50,041typical amount paid
$42,893–$55,604range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $179,719 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 22 | $184,198 | $42,893 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 20 | $170,868 | $50,041 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 31 | $179,719 | $55,604 |
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.