Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 026: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures with cc
$232,071typical hospital bill
$27,592typical amount paid
$23,130–$34,391range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $232,071 for this stay in 2024, about 8.4 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 | 13 | $114,733 | $23,130 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 16 | $232,071 | $27,592 | |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 11 | $370,095 | $34,391 |
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.