Lower Extremity and Humerus Procedures Except Hip, Foot and Femur Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 494: Lower extremity and humerus procedures except hip, foot and femur without cc/mcc
$59,439typical hospital bill
$16,718typical amount paid
$13,303–$20,134range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $59,439 for this stay in 2024, about 3.6 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital St Louis | Saint Louis | 15 | $47,582 | $13,303 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 17 | $71,297 | $20,134 |
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.