Amputation for Circulatory System Disorders Except Upper Limb and Toe with Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 239: Amputation for circulatory system disorders except upper limb and toe with mcc
$162,838typical hospital bill
$44,617typical amount paid
$33,323–$55,912range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $162,838 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 14 | $132,982 | $33,323 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 22 | $192,694 | $55,912 |
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.