Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Missouri
MS-DRG 808: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$67,499typical hospital bill
$15,518typical amount paid
$15,192–$27,454range paid across 3 hospitals
Missouri hospitals billed Medicare a typical $67,499 for this stay in 2024, about 4.3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital South | Saint Louis | 15 | $32,227 | $15,192 | |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | Springfield | 12 | $67,499 | $15,518 | |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital | Saint Louis | 28 | $132,317 | $27,454 |
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.