Alcohol, Drug Abuse or Dependence Without Rehabilitation Therapy with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 896: Alcohol, drug abuse or dependence without rehabilitation therapy with mcc
$62,736typical hospital bill
$14,018typical amount paid
$12,874–$22,603range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $62,736 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nkc Health | North Kansas City | 12 | $68,930 | $12,874 | |
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 17 | $54,226 | $14,018 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 12 | $62,736 | $22,603 |
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.