Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 658: Kidney and ureter procedures for neoplasm without cc/mcc
$55,636typical hospital bill
$12,222typical amount paid
$10,572–$16,187range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,636 for this stay in 2024, about 4.6 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 | 16 | $55,536 | $10,572 | |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 11 | $57,513 | $12,222 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 15 | $55,636 | $16,187 |
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.