Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$103,016typical hospital bill
$15,844typical amount paid
$15,294–$16,394range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $103,016 for this stay in 2024, about 6.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 29 | $70,337 | $15,294 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 12 | $135,694 | $16,394 |
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.