Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 371: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with mcc
$55,149typical hospital bill
$12,503typical amount paid
$12,129–$18,559range paid across 4 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $55,149 for this stay in 2024, about 4.4 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Medical Center-Davenport | Davenport | 12 | $28,317 | $12,129 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 18 | $64,930 | $12,377 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 15 | $45,368 | $12,629 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 14 | $65,221 | $18,559 |
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.