Limb Reattachment, Hip and Femur Procedures for Multiple Significant Trauma in Kentucky
MS-DRG 956: Limb reattachment, hip and femur procedures for multiple significant trauma
$142,171typical hospital bill
$25,184typical amount paid
$23,856–$44,874range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $142,171 for this stay in 2024, about 5.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 11 | $115,527 | $23,856 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 11 | $142,171 | $25,184 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 18 | $215,364 | $44,874 |
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.