Biopsies of Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 478: Biopsies of musculoskeletal system and connective tissue with cc
$142,095typical hospital bill
$17,651typical amount paid
$15,842–$19,131range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $142,095 for this stay in 2024, about 8.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 22 | $153,376 | $15,842 | |
| Baptist Health Paducah | Paducah | 12 | $142,095 | $17,651 | |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro | 13 | $66,411 | $19,131 |
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.