Hernia Procedures Except Inguinal and Femoral with Cc in Nebraska
MS-DRG 354: Hernia procedures except inguinal and femoral with cc
$54,763typical hospital bill
$13,781typical amount paid
$13,731–$17,559range paid across 3 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $54,763 for this stay in 2024, about 4.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 11 | $36,639 | $13,731 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 14 | $54,763 | $13,781 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 15 | $83,007 | $17,559 |
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.