Other circulation problems, with major complications in Iowa
MS-DRG 314: Other circulatory system diagnoses with mcc
$49,296typical hospital bill
$14,435typical amount paid
$13,655–$22,598range paid across 7 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,296 for this stay in 2024, about 3.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City | 18 | $43,532 | $13,655 | |
| St Lukes Hospital | Cedar Rapids | 16 | $33,569 | $13,684 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 26 | $61,009 | $14,410 | |
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | 14 | $49,296 | $14,435 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 23 | $50,244 | $16,081 | |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center | West Burlington | 15 | $39,245 | $17,610 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 40 | $107,670 | $22,598 |
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.