Kidney and Ureter Procedures for Non-Neoplasm Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 661: Kidney and ureter procedures for non-neoplasm without cc/mcc
$41,349typical hospital bill
$8,381typical amount paid
$7,519–$12,112range paid across 5 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $41,349 for this stay in 2024, about 4.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Luke's East Hospital | Lees Summit | 14 | $59,356 | $7,519 | |
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 13 | $20,803 | $8,188 | |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | Saint Louis | 12 | $41,349 | $8,381 | |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | Independence | 12 | $109,479 | $8,613 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 16 | $38,883 | $12,112 |
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.