Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex Cns Principal Diagnosis Without Mc in Missouri
MS-DRG 024: Craniotomy with major device implant or acute complex cns principal diagnosis without mc
$145,265typical hospital bill
$38,144typical amount paid
$27,004–$41,483range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,265 for this stay in 2024, about 3.8 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | 15 | $103,388 | $27,004 | |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 18 | $149,740 | $38,144 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 26 | $145,265 | $41,483 |
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.