Disorders of Liver Except Malignancy, Cirrhosis or Alcoholic Hepatitis with Cc in Iowa
MS-DRG 442: Disorders of liver except malignancy, cirrhosis or alcoholic hepatitis with cc
$38,982typical hospital bill
$7,030typical amount paid
$6,174–$11,220range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $38,982 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | $26,854 | $6,174 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 13 | $38,982 | $7,030 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 21 | $41,233 | $11,220 |
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.