Diabetes, with major complications in Nebraska
MS-DRG 637: Diabetes with mcc
$38,721typical hospital bill
$12,801typical amount paid
$10,622–$14,681range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,721 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 15 | $31,811 | $10,622 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 15 | $37,235 | $10,651 | |
| Faith Health | Norfolk | 12 | $38,721 | $12,801 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 12 | $51,563 | $14,378 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 17 | $39,333 | $14,681 |
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.