Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 438: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with mcc
$49,038typical hospital bill
$13,751typical amount paid
$12,913–$14,590range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $49,038 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 12 | $65,024 | $12,913 | |
| Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Owensboro | 11 | $33,052 | $14,590 |
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.