Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Iowa
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$122,969typical hospital bill
$30,752typical amount paid
$27,137–$34,367range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $122,969 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | 14 | $91,080 | $27,137 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 19 | $154,859 | $34,367 |
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.