Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 438: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with mcc
$94,058typical hospital bill
$13,996typical amount paid
$13,076–$14,916range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $94,058 for this stay in 2024, about 6.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 11 | $73,478 | $13,076 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 16 | $114,639 | $14,916 |
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.