Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 492: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur with mcc
$158,834typical hospital bill
$35,683typical amount paid
$21,572–$44,652range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $158,834 for this stay in 2024, about 4.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 11 | $137,098 | $21,572 | |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | 14 | $160,254 | $35,683 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 20 | $158,834 | $44,652 |
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.