Ischemic Stroke, Precerebral Occlusion or Transient Ischemia with Thrombolytic Agent Wit in Missouri
MS-DRG 062: Ischemic stroke, precerebral occlusion or transient ischemia with thrombolytic agent wit
$78,637typical hospital bill
$12,967typical amount paid
$11,572–$17,187range paid across 4 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $78,637 for this stay in 2024, about 6.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Hospital Center | Columbia | 12 | $55,567 | $11,572 | |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital | Lees Summit | 11 | $105,376 | $11,882 | |
| Cox Medical Centers | Springfield | 12 | $72,479 | $14,053 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 16 | $84,795 | $17,187 |
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.