Disorders of the Biliary Tract with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 444: Disorders of the biliary tract with mcc
$60,156typical hospital bill
$13,497typical amount paid
$12,288–$16,271range paid across 5 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $60,156 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 12 | $43,235 | $12,288 | |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital | Louisville | 14 | $60,156 | $13,212 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 31 | $82,727 | $13,497 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 14 | $59,883 | $16,045 | |
| Pikeville Medical Center | Pikeville | 14 | $70,425 | $16,271 |
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.