Anemia and blood disorders, with major complications in Nebraska
MS-DRG 811: Red blood cell disorders with mcc
$46,852typical hospital bill
$11,221typical amount paid
$9,418–$14,815range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,852 for this stay in 2024, about 4.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Lakeside | Omaha | 12 | $51,143 | $9,418 | |
| Great Plains Health | North Platte | 14 | $55,343 | $10,779 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 26 | $46,852 | $11,221 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 19 | $38,536 | $11,594 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 17 | $43,712 | $14,815 |
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.