Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 492: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with mcc
$167,462typical hospital bill
$30,790typical amount paid
$22,157–$39,424range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $167,462 for this stay in 2024, about 5.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 11 | $142,700 | $22,157 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 12 | $192,225 | $39,424 |
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.