Lung infection, with complications in Kansas
MS-DRG 178: Respiratory infections and inflammations with cc
$46,281typical hospital bill
$7,490typical amount paid
$6,179–$14,051range paid across 7 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $46,281 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital | Olathe | 23 | $38,197 | $6,179 | |
| Saint Luke's South Hospital | Overland Park | 41 | $50,219 | $6,231 | |
| AdventHealth Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission | 17 | $46,281 | $7,279 | |
| Stormont Vail Hospital | Topeka | 33 | $42,315 | $7,490 | |
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 13 | $107,314 | $8,509 | |
| Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc. | Wichita | 14 | $30,337 | $8,811 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 46 | $88,207 | $14,051 |
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.