Other Circulatory System O.r. Procedures in Missouri
MS-DRG 264: Other circulatory system o.r. procedures
$108,868typical hospital bill
$33,003typical amount paid
$29,160–$36,846range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $108,868 for this stay in 2024, about 3.3 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 | Cash price | Insurers (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 11 | $97,784 | $29,160 | – | – | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 11 | $119,952 | $36,846 | $67,945 | $57,966$32,503–$73,002 · 18 plans |
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.