Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 441: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with mcc
$155,350typical hospital bill
$15,188typical amount paid
$14,390–$27,049range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $155,350 for this stay in 2024, about 10.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 16 | $155,350 | $14,390 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 17 | $58,091 | $15,188 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 65 | $161,953 | $27,049 |
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.