Major Gastrointestinal Disorders and Peritoneal Infections with Cc in Iowa
MS-DRG 372: Major gastrointestinal disorders and peritoneal infections with cc
$32,763typical hospital bill
$7,490typical amount paid
$7,127–$10,911range paid across 5 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $32,763 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 | 28 | $18,281 | $7,127 | |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids | 11 | $29,362 | $7,465 | |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 17 | $41,300 | $7,490 | |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 22 | $32,763 | $8,060 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 15 | $37,540 | $10,911 |
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.