Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis with Mcc O in Iowa
MS-DRG 023: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis with mcc o
$189,730typical hospital bill
$48,641typical amount paid
$38,791–$58,491range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $189,730 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 35 | $132,315 | $38,791 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 55 | $247,145 | $58,491 |
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.