Chemotherapy Without Acute Leukemia As Secondary Diagnosis with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 846: Chemotherapy without acute leukemia as secondary diagnosis with mcc
$114,662typical hospital bill
$25,887typical amount paid
$25,219–$26,555range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $114,662 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 14 | $74,696 | $25,219 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 13 | $154,628 | $26,555 |
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.