Extensive O.r. Procedures Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis with Mcc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 981: Extensive o.r. procedures unrelated to principal diagnosis with mcc
$145,908typical hospital bill
$33,047typical amount paid
$29,478–$64,946range paid across 5 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $145,908 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | 13 | $100,211 | $29,478 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 30 | $145,908 | $31,230 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 17 | $109,586 | $33,047 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 12 | $156,232 | $46,701 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 42 | $258,172 | $64,946 |
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.