Hip and Femur Procedures Except Major Joint Without Cc/Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 482: Hip and femur procedures except major joint without cc/mcc
$43,358typical hospital bill
$11,673typical amount paid
$11,177–$12,187range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $43,358 for this stay in 2024, about 3.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | 16 | $36,628 | $11,177 | |
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames | 11 | $43,358 | $11,673 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 20 | $66,587 | $12,187 |
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.