Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Kansas
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$50,776typical hospital bill
$10,101typical amount paid
$9,087–$14,863range paid across 7 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $50,776 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menorah Medical Center | Overland Park | 14 | $50,776 | $9,087 | |
| University of Kansas Health System - St Francis Campus | Topeka | 11 | $30,719 | $9,110 | |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 26 | $39,932 | $9,407 | |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr | Overland Park | 13 | $92,327 | $10,101 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 22 | $29,159 | $11,160 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 38 | $115,441 | $11,375 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 62 | $109,950 | $14,863 |
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.