Headaches Without Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 103: Headaches without mcc
$86,869typical hospital bill
$9,810typical amount paid
$7,540–$12,080range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $86,869 for this stay in 2024, about 8.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 19 | $117,983 | $7,540 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 26 | $55,755 | $12,080 |
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.