Major Hematological and Immunological Diagnoses Except Sickle Cell Crisis and Coagulatio in Kentucky
MS-DRG 809: Major hematological and immunological diagnoses except sickle cell crisis and coagulatio
$53,886typical hospital bill
$9,731typical amount paid
$7,895–$12,763range paid across 3 hospitals
Kentucky hospitals billed Medicare a typical $53,886 for this stay in 2024, about 5.5 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health Louisville | Louisville | 11 | $56,427 | $7,895 | |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc | Louisville | 28 | $52,156 | $9,731 | |
| University of Kentucky Hospital | Lexington | 19 | $53,886 | $12,763 |
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.