Craniotomy and Endovascular Intracranial Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 027: Craniotomy and endovascular intracranial procedures without cc/mcc
$96,473typical hospital bill
$22,617typical amount paid
$19,513–$25,211range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $96,473 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | 18 | $80,262 | $19,513 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 35 | $96,473 | $22,617 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 12 | $189,292 | $25,211 |
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.