Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Kansas
MS-DRG 808: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$172,535typical hospital bill
$21,936typical amount paid
$18,814–$25,057range paid across 2 hospitals
Kansas hospitals billed Medicare a typical $172,535 for this stay in 2024, about 7.9 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Medical Center | Wichita | 15 | $183,789 | $18,814 | |
| University of Kansas Hospital | Kansas City | 40 | $161,282 | $25,057 |
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.