Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 444: Disorders of the biliary tract with mcc
$60,420typical hospital bill
$14,061typical amount paid
$11,567–$15,135range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,420 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | 18 | $56,303 | $11,567 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 11 | $60,420 | $14,061 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 39 | $82,131 | $15,135 |
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.