Major Chest Procedures Without Cc/Mcc in Missouri
MS-DRG 165: Major chest procedures without cc/mcc
$83,400typical hospital bill
$20,337typical amount paid
$19,772–$20,902range paid across 2 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $83,400 for this stay in 2024, about 4.1 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 24 | $57,883 | $19,772 | |
| St Lukes Hospital of Kansas City | Kansas City | 16 | $108,916 | $20,902 |
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.