Major Chest Trauma with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 184: Major chest trauma with cc
$47,149typical hospital bill
$11,969typical amount paid
$7,031–$14,340range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $47,149 for this stay in 2024, about 3.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 19 | $47,149 | $7,031 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 15 | $65,179 | $11,969 | |
| University of Louisville Hospital | Louisville | 31 | $38,637 | $14,340 |
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.