Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 659: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm with mcc
$97,580typical hospital bill
$22,101typical amount paid
$16,191–$22,959range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $97,580 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames | 15 | $59,420 | $16,191 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 23 | $97,580 | $22,101 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 22 | $98,694 | $22,959 |
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.