Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 438: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with mcc
$149,636typical hospital bill
$16,224typical amount paid
$15,141–$17,308range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $149,636 for this stay in 2024, about 9.2 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 | 11 | $191,508 | $15,141 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 17 | $107,763 | $17,308 |
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.