Cirrhosis and Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 432: Cirrhosis and alcoholic hepatitis with mcc
$56,619typical hospital bill
$15,371typical amount paid
$13,184–$22,887range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,619 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo | 15 | $33,395 | $13,184 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 15 | $56,619 | $15,371 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 13 | $93,798 | $22,887 |
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.