Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$22,628typical hospital bill
$7,593typical amount paid
$7,562–$7,625range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $22,628 for this stay in 2024, about 3.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | Ames | 15 | $23,795 | $7,562 | |
| Allen Hospital | Waterloo | 13 | $21,460 | $7,625 |
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.