Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Cc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 191: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with cc
$28,644typical hospital bill
$7,217typical amount paid
$6,303–$9,969range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $28,644 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 16 | $38,220 | $6,303 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 22 | $18,110 | $7,217 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 13 | $28,644 | $9,969 |
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.