Irregular heartbeat, with major complications in Nebraska
MS-DRG 308: Cardiac arrhythmia and conduction disorders with mcc
$39,357typical hospital bill
$9,757typical amount paid
$7,497–$14,821range paid across 9 hospitals
Nebraska hospitals billed Medicare a typical $39,357 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | Kearney | 17 | $40,651 | $7,497 | |
| Chi Health Lakeside | Omaha | 14 | $39,357 | $9,085 | |
| Great Plains Health | North Platte | 14 | $35,694 | $9,276 | |
| The Nebraska Methodist Hospital | Omaha | 49 | $24,639 | $9,327 | |
| Bryan Medical Center | Lincoln | 40 | $33,972 | $9,757 | |
| Regional West Medical Center | Scottsbluff | 17 | $45,240 | $10,679 | |
| Methodist Fremont Health | Fremont | 11 | $53,669 | $11,993 | |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | Omaha | 16 | $35,176 | $12,571 | |
| The Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | 32 | $41,254 | $14,821 |
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.