Disorders of Pancreas Except Malignancy with Cc in Kansas
MS-DRG 439: Disorders of pancreas except malignancy with cc
$46,041typical hospital bill
$7,651typical amount paid
$6,171–$9,321range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,041 for this stay in 2024, about 6.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 14 | $46,041 | $6,171 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 13 | $23,605 | $7,651 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 23 | $74,804 | $9,321 |
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.