Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures in Kansas
MS-DRG 264: Other circulatory system o.r. procedures
$185,614typical hospital bill
$32,749typical amount paid
$24,671–$40,826range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $185,614 for this stay in 2024, about 5.7 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 | 11 | $177,912 | $24,671 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 21 | $193,316 | $40,826 |
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.