Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm with Cc in Missouri
MS-DRG 657: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm with cc
$70,834typical hospital bill
$17,887typical amount paid
$11,986–$22,017range paid across 4 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $70,834 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 13 | $64,053 | $11,986 | |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 12 | $59,052 | $14,159 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 26 | $77,615 | $21,616 | |
| University of Missouri Health Care | Columbia | 12 | $81,593 | $22,017 |
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.