Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Kansas
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$74,453typical hospital bill
$11,507typical amount paid
$9,802–$14,025range paid across 7 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $74,453 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 17 | $65,021 | $9,802 | |
| Providence Medical Center | Kansas City | 12 | $42,603 | $10,496 | |
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | 14 | $74,453 | $11,181 | |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | Overland Park | 13 | $89,366 | $11,507 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 16 | $39,342 | $12,004 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 39 | $124,657 | $13,444 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 46 | $107,345 | $14,025 |
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.