Hypertension with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 304: Hypertension with mcc
$33,875typical hospital bill
$8,209typical amount paid
$8,145–$8,272range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $33,875 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Hospital | Lexington | 11 | $31,674 | $8,145 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 27 | $36,077 | $8,272 |
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.