Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in Iowa
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$132,859typical hospital bill
$28,418typical amount paid
$25,960–$40,059range paid across 3 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $132,859 for this stay in 2024, about 4.7 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 13 | $99,805 | $25,960 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 12 | $132,859 | $28,418 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 13 | $205,205 | $40,059 |
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.