Major Head and Neck Procedures with Cc in Kentucky
MS-DRG 141: Major head and neck procedures with cc
$112,532typical hospital bill
$18,027typical amount paid
$17,275–$18,779range paid across 2 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $112,532 for this stay in 2024, about 6.2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 14 | $142,408 | $17,275 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 13 | $82,657 | $18,779 |
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.