Malignancy of Hepatobiliary System or Pancreas with Mcc in Iowa
MS-DRG 435: Malignancy of hepatobiliary system or pancreas with mcc
$68,611typical hospital bill
$15,604typical amount paid
$13,388–$17,820range paid across 2 hospitals
Iowa hospitals billed Medicare a typical $68,611 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | Des Moines | 24 | $68,994 | $13,388 | |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 25 | $68,228 | $17,820 |
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.