Hypertension with Mcc in Kansas
MS-DRG 304: Hypertension with mcc
$80,821typical hospital bill
$9,566typical amount paid
$9,331–$10,037range paid across 3 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $80,821 for this stay in 2024, about 8.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 12 | $42,092 | $9,331 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 13 | $129,310 | $9,566 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 16 | $80,821 | $10,037 |
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.