Degenerative nerve disorders (e.g. Parkinson's, dementia) in Nebraska
MS-DRG 057: Degenerative nervous system disorders without mcc
$37,522typical hospital bill
$11,970typical amount paid
$8,996–$21,454range paid across 7 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $37,522 for this stay in 2024, about 3.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Medical Center | Bellevue | 16 | $25,900 | $8,996 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 26 | $37,522 | $9,566 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 17 | $27,511 | $10,228 | |
| Chi Health Immanuel | Omaha | 11 | $35,917 | $11,970 | |
| Columbus Community Hospital, Inc | Columbus | 28 | $43,841 | $14,040 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 13 | $46,802 | $15,794 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 38 | $52,152 | $21,454 |
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.