Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Mcc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 371: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with mcc
$56,044typical hospital bill
$11,298typical amount paid
$10,558–$23,343range paid across 4 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $56,044 for this stay in 2024, about 5.0 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Daughters' Medical Center | Ashland | 11 | $33,796 | $10,558 | |
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 16 | $52,604 | $10,942 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 28 | $59,483 | $11,654 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 17 | $99,502 | $23,343 |
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.