Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Missouri
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$77,081typical hospital bill
$17,432typical amount paid
$14,791–$20,074range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $77,081 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 12 | $91,459 | $14,791 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 29 | $62,703 | $20,074 |
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.