Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Iowa
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$39,569typical hospital bill
$9,822typical amount paid
$8,915–$14,618range paid across 5 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,569 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames | 12 | $24,246 | $8,915 | |
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | Dubuque | 17 | $29,677 | $9,210 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 25 | $39,569 | $9,822 | |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | 11 | $40,124 | $10,768 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 22 | $71,995 | $14,618 |
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.