Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Indiana
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$155,554typical hospital bill
$32,374typical amount paid
$26,347–$36,511range paid across 3 hospitals
Indiana hospitals billed Medicare a typical $155,554 for this stay in 2024, about 4.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital | Munster | 12 | $98,839 | $26,347 | |
| Ascension St Vincent Hospital | Indianapolis | 12 | $155,554 | $32,374 | |
| Indiana University Health | Indianapolis | 17 | $190,145 | $36,511 |
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.