Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 981: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$147,432typical hospital bill
$40,986typical amount paid
$27,471–$48,284range paid across 7 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $147,432 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | Sioux City | 14 | $102,612 | $27,471 | |
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | 19 | $116,651 | $32,022 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 31 | $147,432 | $34,984 | |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | Mason City | 16 | $200,999 | $40,986 | |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo | 13 | $101,937 | $42,919 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 21 | $234,295 | $44,336 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 33 | $201,149 | $48,284 |
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.